Groundwater Modelling Advisor

Groundwater Modelling Advisor - 32524

Environment Agency

Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce and welcomes flexible working patterns, including job‑share. Please describe your preferred working arrangements in your application.

We lead the management of groundwater modelling and delivery of water resources projects. 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 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, keeping abreast of technical work undertaken across the Environment Agency and externally, particularly within 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.
• Capability to deliver high‑value projects, including gaining budget and project approval, and procuring and managing consultants or in‑house resources.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills for delivery of complex activities.
• Ability to interpret groundwater model results and support their input to decision‑making.
• Excellent communication skills; able to inform others, manage expectations and anticipate 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.
• Certified to work effectively with diverse groups and actively promote diversity in work.

You’ll have an inclusive development plan and training support. Your base location will be EA Office, with a flexible/hybrid arrangement. Some travel and overnights may be required. Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for details.

Any queries: simon.smit

Applications are blinded and assessed through competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams in the week beginning 12 January 2026. If you consent to a reserve list, details will be held for 6 months.