Location
Reading
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
13/10/2025
Closing date
03/11/2025
Job Title: Hydraulic Modeller
Ref. No.: CJD111025C
Location: Based near Reading
Salary: £33,000 - £37,000
This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an innovative, highly-respected Multidisciplinary Company, renowned for lending their expertise to the transport, infrastructure, and environmental landscapes. They are on the lookout for an experienced, enthusiastic Hydraulic Modeller, willing to take on a variety of projects alongside a growing team of experts, based near the beautiful, conveniently-located town of Reading.
Benefits for the role of Hydraulic Modeller include (but are not limited to):
* A competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
* Company Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
* Extensive career progression and development opportunities
* A close-knit team, and a collaborative working environment
* Access to a number of exciting, high-profile projects across the region
Responsibilities for the role of Hydraulic Modeller Developer include:
* Creating models using software packages such as Flood Modeller Pro and Tuflow
* Authoring Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), Flood Consequence Assessments, Drainage Strategies, etc.
* Producing Nutrient Neutrality Assessments, hydrological assessments, natural flood management, re-wilding, and wetland management projects
* Supporting colleagues, generating technical reports based on data that has been collated collaboratively
* Liaising closely with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
Required skills and experience for the role of Hydraulic Modeller include:
* A Degree in Hydrology or Civil Engineering (or a similar, relevant field)
* Experience of working in a hydraulic modelling/flood risk role, within a UK-based consultancy
* Excellent working knowledge of relevant software systems (including Flood Modeller Pro and Tuflow)
* A keen interest in hydrology, including experience of having worked on hydrological projects for residential and commercial projects
* Demonstrable understanding of all aspects of flood risk and drainage, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
* Experience of working closely with a range of clients and other stakeholders
* Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
* Keen interest in data interpretation and manipulation, particularly when applied to report-writing
* Hold a valid UK driving licence
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Hydraulic Modeller include:
* Good knowledge of the local area and surrounding region
* A keen interest in climate change and its effects on water-based environments
If you are interested in the role of Hydraulic Modeller, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.