Groundwater Modelling Advisor

Groundwater Modelling Advisor – 32524

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We lead on the management of groundwater 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.

• 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, and keep abreast of technical investigation and modelling work being undertaken across the Environment Agency.
• Keep abreast of external technical investigation and modelling work being undertaken 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.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills for complex activities.
• Ability to interpret groundwater model results and support decision‑making.
• Excellent communication skills, managing expectations and conveying technical information to a range of audiences.
• Degree level education (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline; ideally a higher degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology or Water Resources Engineering.

Location:

EA Office base; the role is national and the working location is flexible/hybrid.

Some travel and overnight stays may be required.

Contact: simon.smit Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information.

Applications are blind‑assessed using answers to competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams beginning 12 Jan 2026.