Groundwater Modelling Advisor

Position: Groundwater Modelling Advisor - 32524

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Job Description

We lead on the management of GW Modelling and delivery of watershed projects on behalf of Environment Agency stakeholders. This role supports the Environment Agency’s groundwater modelling programme in East Anglia. You will help deliver a comprehensive programme of regulatory groundwater model development, update, and operation in support of business decisions and local operations.

• 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 investigation and modelling work within and outside the 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.

Key Experience and Skills

• 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 gaining budget, project approval and procuring and managing consultants or in‑house resources.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills for complex activities.
• Capable of interpreting groundwater model results and supporting decision‑making.
• Excellent communication skills, keeping others informed, managing expectations and anticipating needs.
• Ability to convey technical information to a range of audiences.
• Degree‑level education in a relevant discipline; higher degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology or Water Resources Engineering preferred.

Capabilities

In your capability‑based answers demonstrate that you can:

• Work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.

Additional Information

Location:

EA Office base; the role is national with flexible/hybrid working. Some travel and overnights may be required.

Applications are blind‑assessed. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams in the week beginning 12 January 2026.

If you consent to being held on a reserve list we will hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.

Competencies Assessment Competence 1 – Scientific Knowledge

Apply scientific knowledge (various disciplines) to provide sound, science‑based evidence to internal and external customers. Question:
Describe how you have used scientific knowledge in your current role, and how that knowledge has influenced decision‑making.

Competence 2 – Programme and Project Management

Select, plan and manage contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost‑effectively. Question:
Describe one key project you managed, focusing on actions taken to move it from initiation to delivery.

Competence 3 – Customer and Partner Relations

Address the needs of internal and external customers, providing rapid and effective responses. Question:
Tell us about your experiences of working with customers and/or partners, including challenges and successes.

Employment Details

• Seniority level – Associate
• Employment type – Full‑time
• Job function – Management & Manufacturing

Contact: simon.smit for any queries.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; all examples must be truthful and from your own experience.

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