Groundwater Modelling Advisor

Groundwater Modelling Advisor – 32524

Environment Agency

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We lead on the management of GW Modelling and delivery of WR Projects on behalf of Environment Agency stakeholders. We are looking for an experienced Hydrogeologist and Project Manager with knowledge of conceptual and numerical groundwater models to join the Technical Projects Team. You will help deliver a comprehensive programme of regulatory groundwater model development, update, and operation in support of business decisions in local operations to ensure our groundwater models support regulation of groundwater to protect the environment and deliver for the businesses we regulate.

• Take forward the groundwater investigation and modelling programme, using consultant or in‑house resources, to undertake field investigations, refinement and update of groundwater models, and to test scenarios to support water resources and water quality decision‑making.
• Manage projects within the team programme from the initiation of the project to the delivery of project outputs.
• Act as a focus of expertise for groundwater investigations and modelling, keeping abreast of technical investigation and modelling work being undertaken across the Environment Agency.
• Keep abreast of technical investigation and modelling work being undertaken external to the Environment Agency, particularly across the Regional Groups and water companies.
• Organise the issue of intellectual property licences to external organisations seeking to use Environment Agency data, information and models.
• Be an active member of the wider groundwater modelling community.

• Experience as a water resources specialist who has worked with or developed groundwater models and can provide technical leadership.
• Ability to deliver high‑value projects, including gaining budget and project approval and procuring and managing consultants or in‑house resources.
• Capacity to organise and prioritise the delivery of complex activities.
• Proficiency in interpreting groundwater model results and supporting their input to decision‑making.
• Excellent communication skills, keeping others informed, managing expectations and anticipating others’ needs.
• Clarity in conveying technical information to a range of audiences.
• Educated to a degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline; ideally holding a higher degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology or Water Resources Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.

You’ll have an inclusive development goal to support your career. We’ll help you find a role that suits your needs, with appropriate training given.

You’ll have an EA Office base location, with working location flexible/hybrid. Some travel and overnights may be required. Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for details. Any queries, contact simon.smit
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Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews are expected to be held via MS Teams in the week beginning 12th January 2026. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for six months and may offer you an alternative post.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism is identified applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.