Principal Flood Risk Modeller in Bristol

As part of the Water team, you’ll help promote the sustainable management of water resources, protecting the water environment and making people and places safer and more resilient to flood risk and climate change. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and delivering flood risk management solutions across the UK, supporting clients through complex regulatory, technical and climate‑driven challenges.

What does the role involve?

• Leading and contributing to a wide range of flood risk assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), flood risk management and flood alleviation schemes across the UK
• Providing technical direction and quality assurance for flood risk and hydraulic modelling deliverables
• Applying expert judgement in flood risk assessment and management within multidisciplinary project teams, influencing modelling approaches and mitigation strategies
• Acting as a technical mentor, supporting the development of junior and mid‑level modellers through guidance, review and supervision
• Supporting optioneering, outline and schematic design of flood risk mitigation measures
• Contributing to public, stakeholder and statutory consultations where required

To be successful in this role you'll:

• Hold an MSc, MEng and/or PhD focused on engineering, hydrology, hydraulic modelling, water resources or other applied environmental science subjects
• Hold chartered status from an appropriate institution (C.Eng or C.WEM)
• Have significant experience in hydraulic modelling applied to a range of projects
• Demonstrate a good technical understanding of UK hydrology and open channel hydraulics
• Have experience with standard hydraulic modelling packages such as Infoworks ICM, Flood Modeller Pro, TUFLOW, HEC‑RAS
• Show ability to lead and manage projects, working within agreed deliverables, key milestones, project methodology, quality assurance and control strategy
• Understand economic appraisals such as MCM and B£ST
• Have experience interpreting and applying EA guidance, best practice and technical standards
• Engage with the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities and other RMAs
• Have experience in optioneering and schematic design
• Knowledge of Flood Risk Assessment, Natural Flood Management and Sustainable Drainage techniques is desirable

What’s in it for you?

This is an exciting time to join Sweco and if you want to be part of a company who is small in all the best ways but large enough to provide a diverse and exciting workload, this job is for you. You will learn from experienced people who share a passion for working together with our clients to deliver technical excellence. If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company car allowance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Sweco is committed to a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contribution individuals can bring. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. Sweco is a Real Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident employer. All candidates are considered without regard to sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.