Senior Hydraulic Modeller
Penguin Recruitment
Exeter · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£50,000 – £60,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Exeter, Devon
Category
Engineering
Senior Hydraulic Modeller
Exeter
£50,000 - £60,000
A leading environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join their Exeter team. This is a technical role suited to an experienced flood risk professional with strong hydraulic modelling experience who is looking to take on more responsibility across complex projects.
You will work across a range of flood risk and water environment projects, undertaking hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessments and technical reporting. The role will also involve supporting project delivery, developing modelling approaches and working closely with clients, regulators and other technical disciplines.
The Role
Deliver 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling projects using software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW and/or InfoWorks ICM
Develop and review hydraulic models, including model build, verification, calibration and sensitivity testing
Undertake flood risk assessments and technical studies for a range of development and infrastructure projects
Produce technical reports, drawings and flood mapping
Interpret hydrological and hydraulic data and provide clear technical recommendations
Prepare scopes and methodologies for modelling projects
Manage elements of projects, including budgets, programmes and technical deliverables
Liaise with clients, regulators, local authorities and other consultants
Provide technical support and mentoring to junior members of the team
Contribute to business development and help identify opportunities for further modelling work
About You
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Geography or a related discipline
Strong professional experience in hydraulic modelling and flood risk
Practical experience with Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM or similar software
Good understanding of hydrology, flood risk assessment and drainage principles
Experience producing technical reports and presenting findings to clients
Comfortable taking technical ownership of projects and supporting less experienced engineers
Strong communication and project management skills
Ideally working towards or holding Chartered statusThis is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join a growing technical team in Exeter, working on varied and technically challenging flood risk and environmental modelling projects with clear scope for progression
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