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Principal Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Penguin Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Principal Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller
Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant

Location:

Manchester
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Ready to take technical leadership and shape a growing water team? This Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant opportunity in Manchester offers influence, progression and regional impact within a multidisciplinary consultancy.

A growing practice is strengthening its flood risk capability across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. As a Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant, you will lead Flood Risk Assessments, hydrological studies and hydraulic modelling projects while supporting the development of a regional water team.

The Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant will provide oversight on model development, calibration and technical delivery, liaising with regulators, planning authorities and clients. This Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant role combines hands-on modelling expertise with leadership and commercial responsibility.

Key responsibilities

* Lead Flood Risk Assessments and hydraulic modelling studies

* Undertake hydrological assessments using FEH, ReFH2 and WINFAP

* Build and manage models using HEC RAS, TUFLOW or Flood Modeller

* Liaise with regulators, clients and design teams

* Support fee proposals and mentor junior consultants

Candidate requirements

* Significant experience in flood risk and hydraulic modelling

* Strong technical capability with hydrology and modelling tools

* Proven project leadership and budget management experience

* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

* Chartered or working toward chartership desirable

Why apply
This Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant role offers technical ownership and team growth responsibility. The salary for this Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant position is £60,000 - £70,000, alongside flexible working and long-term progression.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience
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