Team Leader - Flood Modelling

About the role

SLR has an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our large team of water specialists delivering projects that require hydraulic modelling and flood risk studies using industry standard software (Tuflow, Flood Modeller Pro, and HEC‑RAS etc.). You will be expected to have a strong background in project and team management, team building, technical mentorship along with working knowledge on 1D‑2D hydraulic modelling, hydrological modelling and GIS based analytical tools with a thorough understanding of the UK regulatory regime.

You would join a large team of flood modellers, hydrologists, drainage and flood management engineers, and EIA practitioners, and be part of a wider group which also comprises hydro geologists, geomorphologists, and geochemists. Whilst much of the work would be delivering and overseeing the delivery of flooding modelling projects in the UK, as part of SLR’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa region there will be opportunities to apply your experience on projects throughout this region.

There will also be opportunities to expand and / or apply SLR’s modelling capabilities in water quality and catchment‑based studies.

• Project management skills and effective people management experience is essential. Thorough experience in managing resourcing, project budgets, managing proposals and bids, technical and interpersonal support skills and mentorship is essential.
• Leading the team’s project delivery and proactively supporting junior staff in developing their technical knowledge and to independently deliver their work.
• Excellent grasp on technical design procedures and standards, policy, regulatory standards in the UK.
• Demonstrable experience in checking work produced by the technical team with a strong knowledge of reviewing/QA procedures on hydraulic modelling, hydrology, and flood risk management projects.
• Proactively leading a culture of safety, health, and well‑being of self and of individuals and the team; recognising the impact of what we do on the safety of others.
• Experience of leading/collaborating with a multi‑disciplinary team in the delivery of small‑large projects (or section of work on larger multi‑disciplinary projects)
• Excellent working knowledge of analytical skills on hydraulics and hydrology. Excellent GIS skills on data management and excellent working knowledge of QGIS and ArcGIS.
• Ability to sign‑off detailed project reports and technical notes and an ability to guide junior staff on detailed technical writing.
• On occasion there may be need to challenge published flood mapping extents, or present flood risk and hydraulic modelling expert testimony at Public Inquiries or at Hearings in support of DCO applications. Previous experience would be advantageous.

• Full current driving licence valid in the UK. The role is mostly office based but requires occasional site visits and attendance at client and regulatory meetings.
• Ideally you will have or expect to receive shortly Chartership with ICE or CIWEM.
• At least 10 years relevant experience and a demonstrable track record liaising with the Environment Agency and Scottish Environment Protection Agency to overcome flood risk issues at potential development sites (typically for the built environment and power sector clients).
• High level of proficiency in the Tuflow suite of programmes, building, debugging, and presenting results using this modelling package.

Preferred locations are London, Bristol, Manchester, and Edinburgh, but for those with relevant experience other locations, including hybrid or remote working, would be considered. We would welcome applications from those wishing to return to work, or who would prefer agile or part‑time working.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under‑represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2

SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

SLR Commitment – All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.