Groundwater Modelling Advisor

Job Description

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job‑share, so please include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We lead on the management of GW 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. 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.

• Take 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.
• Manage projects within the team programme from initiation to delivery of project outputs.
• Act as a focus of expertise for groundwater investigations and modelling, and keep abreast of technical work being undertaken across and outside the Environment Agency.
• 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.
• Capability to deliver high‑value projects, including gaining budget and project 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 WR Engineering.

Inclusive incident management objective and flexible / hybrid working location. Suitable travel and overnights may be required. Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for more details.

Applications will be blind assessed using your answers to competency questions. Interviews are expected to be held via MS Teams in the week beginning 12th January 2026.

The Environment Agency is fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, religion, gender identity or parent status, nor are we subject to any affirmative action programmes.

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• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing