Location
Reading
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
20/10/2025
Closing date
10/11/2025
Job Title: Hydraulic Modeller
Ref. No.: CJD171025B
Location: Based near Reading
Salary: £33,000 - £37,000
This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, an industry-leading, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Company known for lending their expertise to the transport, infrastructure, and environmental landscapes. They are actively seeking a capable, experienced Hydraulic Modeller who is willing to take on a variety of projects alongside an established team of professionals, based near the family-friendly, conveniently-located town of Reading.
Benefits for the role of Hydraulic Modeller include (but are not limited to):
* A competitive salary
* Company Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
* Commitment to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with the company
* A close-knit team, within a collaborative working environment
* Access to a number of exciting, high-profile projects
Responsibilities for the role of Hydraulic Modeller Developer include:
* Producing models using software packages such as Flood Modeller Pro and Tuflow
* Authoring Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), Flood Consequence Assessments, Drainage Strategies, etc.
* Contributing to Nutrient Neutrality Assessments, hydrological assessments, natural flood management, re-wilding, and wetland management projects
* Supporting colleagues, producing technical reports based on the data 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:
* Hold a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or Hydrology (or a similar, relevant discipline)
* Experience of working in a hydraulic modelling/flood risk role, within a UK-based consultancy
* High proficiency in the use of relevant software systems, including Flood Modeller Pro and Tuflow
* Excellent working knowledge of hydrology, including experience of having worked on hydrological projects for residential and commercial projects
* Possess a keen interest in 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.