Groundwater Modelling Advisor

Groundwater Modelling Advisor - 32524

Environment Agency

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We lead on the management of groundwater modelling and delivery of water resources 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.

• Taking forward the groundwater investigation and modelling programme, using consultant or in‑house resources, to undertake field investigations, refine and update groundwater models, and test scenarios to support water resources and water quality decision‑making
• Managing projects within the team programme from initiation to delivery of project outputs
• Acting as a subject‑matter expert for groundwater investigations and modelling, keeping abreast of technical work across the Environment Agency
• Keeping abreast of external technical work, particularly across Regional Groups and water companies
• Organising the issue of intellectual property licences to external organisations seeking to use Environment Agency data, information and models
• Being 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 securing budget and approval and procuring and managing consultants or in‑house resources
• Ability to organise and prioritise delivery of complex activities
• Ability to interpret groundwater model results and support their input to decision‑making
• Strong communication skills, keeping others informed, managing expectations and anticipating others’ needs
• Ability to convey 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

Applicants will be asked to answer competency questions covering scientific knowledge, programme and project management, and customer and partner relations. Example questions include:

• Describe how you have used scientific knowledge in your current role and how that knowledge has influenced decision‑making.
• Describe one of the key projects or programmes of work that you have managed, focusing on the actions taken to move the project from initiation to delivery.
• Tell us about your experiences working with customers and/or partners, including what difficulties you have encountered and how successful you have been at meeting their needs.

Applications are assessed blind using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams in the week beginning 12th January 2026. If you consent to being placed on a reserve list, we will hold your details for up to 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.

You will have an EA Office base location, and as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. Some travel and overnights may be required. You will receive appropriate training as part of your development plan.

Associate

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

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