Groundwater Modelling Advisor

Groundwater Modelling Advisor - 32524

Environment Agency

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We lead on the management of groundwater (GW) modelling and the delivery of WEC 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 protect the environment and support the businesses we regulate.

In this role you will support the Environment Agency’s groundwater modelling programme in East Anglia by:

• Taking 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.
• Managing projects within the team programme from the initiation of the project to the delivery of project outputs.
• Acting as an area of expertise for groundwater investigations and modelling, and keeping abreast of technical investigation and modelling work being undertaken across the Environment Agency.
• Keeping abreast of technical investigation and modelling work being undertaken externally to the Environment Agency, particularly across the Regional Groups and water companies.
• Organising the issue of intellectual property licences to external organisations seeking to use Environment Agency data, information and models.
• Being an active member of the wider groundwater modelling community.

You’ll join our Technical Projects Team within the National OCS Water Resources Team. The team provides technical leadership with regard to groundwater investigations and modelling, including working with internal and external stakeholders to specify modelling scenarios, interpret model results and support decision‑making.

In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.

• Has experience as a water resources specialist who has worked with or developed groundwater models and can provide technical leadership.
• Can deliver high‑value projects, including gaining budget and project approval and procuring and managing consultants or in‑house resources.
• Can organise and prioritise the delivery of complex activities.
• Can interpret groundwater model results and support their input to decision‑making.
• Can communicate well, keeping others informed, managing expectations and anticipating others’ needs.
• Can convey technical information to a range of audiences.
• Educated to a degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and will ideally hold a higher degree in hydrology, hydrogeology or WEC engineering.

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

Applications are assessed “blind” using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews are expected to be held via MS Teams in the week beginning 12 January 2026. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.

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