Senior Consultant - Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling

Senior Consultant - Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modelling London or Leeds Salary: £43,000 - £ 53,000 We are hiring for a Senior Consultant (Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modelling) on behalf of a leading independent environmental consultancy, recognised for delivering high-quality, cross-disciplinary solutions in environmental policy, strategy, design, and assessment. Due to sustained growth and a strong pipeline of projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy that puts sustainability, innovation and collaboration at its core. Key Responsibilities: Develop and troubleshoot hydraulic models (fluvial and pluvial) using Flood Modeller Pro and TUFLOW. Undertake hydrological assessments and interpret modelling results to inform development feasibility and design. Prepare Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) to support planning applications and conditions discharge. Contribute to projects across sectors including property, renewable energy and aviation. Liaise with the Environment Agency on model reviews and technical requirements. Communicate opportunities and constraints to clients, including integration of flood mitigation measures into masterplans. Use GIS and AutoCAD to support modelling and reporting outputs. Prepare clear, concise technical reports and present findings to clients and stakeholders. Work with project teams from strategy development through feasibility, outline design, and planning submission. What We're Looking For: 4+ years' experience in hydraulic modelling and/or Flood Risk Assessments. Good knowledge of UK planning policy and guidance relating to flood risk (e.g. NPPF). Skilled in Flood Modeller Pro, TUFLOW, GIS and AutoCAD. Understanding of hydrology and rainfallrunoff analysis. Experience liaising with the EA and understanding their model review process. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly. Track record in producing FRAs (or strong interest in developing this expertise further). Awareness of project management and commercial delivery. What's On Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid working - balance of office and homebased working. Fulltime or part-time considered. Enhanced pension scheme. Private medical insurance. Generous annual leave entitlement (with the option to purchase additional leave). Life assurance, cycle scheme, rail/bus season ticket loans. CPD and training programme with structured career development opportunities. Employee recognition awards and social value initiatives. Flexible working, mental health support and Employee Assistance Programme. With over 30 years of proven success, this consultancy has been recognised as a top 25 environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK. This role is ideal for a modelling specialist looking to broaden their experience across diverse sectors, while working in a supportive and progressive team environment. Apply now or get in touch with Michael Finch at / (phone number removed). Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business