Job description

We are recruiting a fluvial flood risk modelling officer to join our national flood risk evidence modelling service. The team supports and assures the Environment Agency’s Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) programmes to deliver our core ambition of nation resilient to climate change Our modelling services provide the evidence base for flood management and informs strategic decision-making, supporting the ambitions of EA2030.

As a modelling technical officer, you’ll be responsible for advising and supporting on a range of investment, asset maintenance and flood mapping projects, ensuring that we have the appropriate evidence to support decision making. As an officer you will continue to develop and strengthen your technical capabilities in line with our technical development framework.

You will:

Advise and guide flood risk management teams on hydraulic and hydrological modelling.
Develop your own data management, hydraulic and hydrological modelling capabilities
Communicate flood risk analysis & results with internal/external stakeholders.
Advise on appropriate tools and techniques for hydrological and hydraulic modelling approaches.
Demonstrate positive health, safety, and wellbeing behaviours
Use your technical skills to support incident management

The team

The team is part of the national Digital Data Evidence (DDE) service, within Flood Risk and Coastal Management Department. We provide hydrology and hydraulic modelling service to help improve our understanding of flood risk. Working with partners, we provide expert advice, data, and analysis to support flood management. Our modelling shows where and how flooding could affect communities, giving evidence to guide decisions on investment, managing risk, and responding to incidents.

Experience/skills required

You will be able to demonstrate:

Experience in science, flood risk and/or data management.
Ability to analyse and process data and information.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Ability to influence and persuade
Ability to achieve results and work as part of a team
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Awareness of health, safety and wellbeing with a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity.
Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

It would also be useful to:

Understand how flood risk evidence supports investment programmes and mapping projects.
Hold skills in flood modelling software (e.g. Flood Estimation Handbook, Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, InfoWorks ICM).
Have skills in data processing, management, and GIS software

Contact and additional information

The Environment Agency is a great place to work. We offer fantastic benefits to our employees, which include flexible working opportunities, 27 days annual leave, 37hr working weeks, award-winning Pension Fund, and a range of employee benefits. Find out more in the Candidate Pack and our Careers website.

We are a national team so there is flexibility around base office locations across England. We support flexible working; however, some national travel and attendance at in-person meetings will be required on occasion in line with business need Your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection.

Interviews will be held in January 2026. If you would like to discuss the post, please contact Emma Dauben (emma.dauben@environment-agency.gov.uk).

Competence 1

Data and Information Management

Description

Provide an example of when you have managed data to improve reporting or decision-making. Consider: How you ensured the information was accurate, reliable, and compliant with standards? How did you manage the data? What did you learn?

Competence 2

Achieves Results

Description

Can you tell me about a time you had to deliver results under tight deadlines? How did you organise your work, ensure accuracy, and still meet the target?

Competence 3

Takes Decisions and Solves Problems

Description

Can you give an example of a time you faced a difficult problem, how you analysed it, and the decision you made to solve it?

Competence 4

Communicates Effectively

Description

Can you give an example of when you had to explain technical information to others, and how you made sure they understood it?

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling Officer