34403 - Flood Risk Modelling Senior Advisor - National


Company:	Environment Agency
Salary:	£54,940
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	National, YO1 7PR
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

We’re looking for a Senior Advisor in Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling to join our Technical Delivery Teams. As a Senior Advisor working in Evidence Services, you’ll be responsible for supporting and providing assurance to complex and high-profile flood risk modelling.

You will be an excellent communicator, with expertise in fluvial flood risk models, how flood models support risk assessment and judgement and the ability to explain complexity and uncertainty in flood risk. You will have a track record of creating new and re-using existing flood risk models and coaching others to do the same.

You will work alongside a group of other experts supporting flood hydrology and fluvial flood risk and coastal flood risk modelling. You will support 6 Fluvial Delivery Teams technically, and provide input to ways of working, skills and training. The role will also work across the FCRM Directorate, especially with our Risk Assessment/Head of Flood Risk Mapping and Modelling colleagues, through Centres of Excellence.

The Environment Agency is fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued, and where your work will make a direct contribution to delivering high-quality services across the organisation.

The role sits within Evidence Services, part of Digital Data and Evidence.

Evidence Services provides expert evidence, interpretation and technical services that help the Environment Agency make informed decisions for people, places and the environment.

This is an exciting time to join us. As Evidence Services continues to evolve, we're delivering significant change across our service while maintaining a strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for our customers.

The team

Evidence Services sits within Digital, Data and Evidence in Flood and Coastal Risk Management.

Digital, Data and Evidence is a national team with over 150 colleagues located throughout England. We have an inclusive team culture which allows everyone to be their authentic selves.

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