Flood Risk Modelling Officer (Land Use Planning) - 34408

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The role sits within Evidence Services, part of Digital, Data and Evidence. 

Evidence Services provides expert evidence, analysis and technical services that help the Environment Agency make informed decisions for people, places and the environment. 

As a Fluvial Officer working in Evidence Services, you’ll contribute to the analysis and review of flood risk evidence that supports high-quality services across Digital, Data and Evidence.

This is an exciting time to join us. Evidence Services is changing how we organise and deliver our services, bringing colleagues together in national teams and developing more consistent ways of working. As we make these changes, our focus remains on providing high-quality, proportionate evidence and advice for our customers.

You will

• Analyse and review the hydraulic and hydrological model evidence that underpins a range of flood risk reduction schemes, national infrastructure and sustainable development.
• Contribute to centres of excellence for modelling, sharing knowledge while continuing to develop your own technical skills.
• Communicate flood risk analyses and uncertainty to internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply appropriate tools and techniques to hydrological and hydraulic modelling, with support and advice from more experienced colleagues where needed.
• Promote inclusion by understanding and respecting differences in our workforce.
• Develop and be an active part of a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture.
• Foster innovation to become more efficient and sustainable.

The Team

Evidence Services sits within Digital, Data and Evidence in Flood and Coastal Risk Management.  We have an inclusive team culture which allows everyone to be their authentic selves.

We provide expertise in coastal and fluvial flood risk modelling and hydrology, supporting work including land use planning submission reviews, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, Flood and Coastal Risk Management schemes, flood mapping, and asset management.  You will work with agility across these strands of work. 

Experience/Skills Required

You will ideally be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Knowledge of flood modelling and hydrology.
• Knowledge of, or experience using, flood modelling software such as ReFH2, WINFAP, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS or InfoWorks ICM.
• Knowledge or experience in data processing and management, and Geographical Information System (GIS) software packages.
• A commitment to continuous development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, using judgement to solve problems and knowing when to seek advice.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to non-expert audiences.
• A curious, open, and inclusive mindset, with a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity.

Contact and Additional Information

The Environment Agency is a great place to work. We offer fantastic benefits to our employees, including:

• Flexible working opportunities
• 25 days annual leave
• Award-winning Pension Fund
• 15% personal development time
• The opportunity to get involved in incident response.
• Collaboration days to bring team members together.
• Flexibility around base office locations across England.
• Find out more in the Candidate Pack and on our Careers website.

Your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection, if a large number of applications are received we will undertake an initial sift on Capability 1.

Interviews will be held in November 2026 via Microsoft Teams.

If you would like to discuss the post, please contact [email protected]

Competence 1

Numerical Modelling and Forecasting

Competence 1 Description

Interprets data and information to forecast the state of the environment, including large-scale trends such as climate change, and more localised forecasting such as pollution, flooding and water availability.

Describe a time you have used your technical skills to build, develop, or review a flood model (hydrological, hydraulic, real-time or non-real time) or an environmental system.

Competence 2

Works in Teams

Competence 2 Description

Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.

Please provide an example of a time when you have had to support others in a team to achieve a common goal?

Competence 3

Data and Information Management

Competence 3 Description

Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.

How do you ensure that the data you generate or collate is accurate and appropriate for the intended audience?