Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £60,000 – £68,000
Ready to lead complex modelling projects while shaping the growth of a regional water team? This Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant opportunity in Cambridge offers technical authority, client influence and clear long-term progression.
A growing environmental consultancy is strengthening its senior capability in Cambridge. As a Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant, you will take ownership of flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling studies and water environment reporting across residential, commercial and infrastructure schemes.
The Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant will oversee hydrological analysis using FEH, ReFH2 and WINFAP, and manage hydraulic modelling using HEC RAS, TUFLOW, ESTRY or Flood Modeller. This role combines hands‑on technical delivery with mentoring, stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness. Flexible working is available with a balanced office and home approach.
Key responsibilities
- Lead hydrological and hydraulic modelling studies
- Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and ES chapters
- Liaise with regulators, clients and multidisciplinary teams
- Mentor junior consultants and review technical outputs
- Support fee proposals, budgeting and project planning
Candidate requirements
- Minimum seven years’ flood risk and modelling experience
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