Senior Flood Modeller​/Flood Hydrologist

About Fairhurst LLP –Fairhurst LLP is one of the UK’s largest private multidisciplinary partnerships of consulting engineers, delivering civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, planning, water, and landscape architecture services across 16 principal offices in the UK. Fairhurst specialises in providing cost‑effective, sustainable engineering solutions and prides itself on high-quality service delivery, technical excellence, and long-standing client relationships.

Role Overview –A Senior or Principal Flood Modeller / Hydrologist with flood assessment and flood infrastructure concept development capabilities who is developing project management experience. Candidates should be keen to be exposed to a broad range of project types including major infrastructure; reservoirs; river works; and flood protection schemes. They should be highly proficient in the use of Flood Modeller, TuFLOW and/or Info Works, as well as in the use of GIS.

They will contribute to delivering sustainable, resilient flood risk and drainage solutions across sectors.

Candidates at Principal level would be chartered with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). Senior level candidates would be expected to be close to ready for Professional Review with one of these institutions and committed to achieving chartered status in the next 12 to 18 months. The roles offer the opportunity to develop skills in team management or specialism development, and thereafter career progression.

As site work and attendance at meetings are part of the role, candidates are required to hold a driving licence.

Technical & Design

• Deliver high‑quality flood assessment work across drainage, water, and infrastructure projects.
• Apply advanced skills using Flood Modeller, TuFLOW and/or Info Works as well as GI tools to produce accurate models, assessments, and technical reports.
• Develop practical and sustainable engineering solutions that respond to environmental, planning, and client requirements.
• Assist in technical reviews, ensuring assessments and outputs align with best practice and project specifications.

Project Management

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of flood assessment tasks and project packages.
• Monitor progress, manage priorities, and contribute to forecasting, resources, and project reporting.
• Develop experience in commercial awareness, risk management, and programme control.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables, ensuring compliance with deadlines and quality standards.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend meetings, workshops, and site visits (driving licence required).
• Communicate proactively with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulators.
• Represent Fairhurst professionally, clearly conveying technical information to varied audiences.
• Build strong, long‑term working relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all work meets Fairhurst’s quality management processes and industry standards.
• Follow relevant legislation, national guidance, and internal governance procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, transparent assumptions, and auditable assessment outputs.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Support and guide junior team members, sharing knowledge and encouraging professional development.
• Assist in developing skills within the team and contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment.
• Principal Flood Modellers may lead project teams, take on line management duties, or develop specialist areas of expertise.

Qualifications & Professional Requirements

• Principal Flood Modeller:
  Chartered with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).
• Senior Engineer:
  Near completion of Professional Review with ICE or CIWEM, committed to achieving chartership within 12 to 18 months.
• Strong experience in flood modelling, flood hydrology and flood risk assessments to support the promotion of flood prevention schemes, property development and major infrastructure…