The Construction Index Ltd
Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling - Senior Consultant
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Company: Hardgate Consulting
Salary: £35-50k
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - Yorkshire & Humberside
Town/City: Leeds
Posted: 14/07/2026
Listed in: Administration & Secretarial
Reference: Model
Job Description
Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling
Senior Consultant
Leeds or London
Our client is a leading independent environmental consultancy, underpinned by a growing team of experts in environmental policy, strategy, design, and assessment.
They are seeking a Senior Consultant to join the team, with at least 4+ years’ experience undertaking hydraulic modelling and preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA). This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking solution focused environmental consultancy with sustainability at its heart.
Our new team member will assist in preparing hydraulic models (both fluvial and pluvial) to support FRAs for developments within the property, renewable energy, and aviation sectors. Projects will include early strategy development, through to feasibility, outline design, planning submission, and discharge of conditions. You will have the opportunity to work within various consenting regimes, including Development Consent Orders and Town and Country Planning.
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You will be expected to liaise within the Water Team (and externally), to clearly communicate opportunities and constraints, be able to evaluate flood mitigation options within masterplans, and prepare reports. Support and assistance will be provided by the wider Water Team.
Key Skills
- Good knowledge of the planning system, in particular flood related policy and guidance such as the NPPF.
- Experienced in using Flood Modeller Pro and TUFLOW software packages.
- Knowledge of hydrology, undertaking hydrological assessments for both fluvial and direct rainfall models.
- Ability to recognise and communicate flood risk related constraints and opportunities at development sites.
- Ability to develop and troubleshoot hydraulic models, interpret modelling results, and disseminate findings to clients.
- Ability to use GIS and AutoCAD.
- Experience and knowledge of liaising with the EA, fully understanding their model review process and modelling requirements.
- Awareness of project management and good communication skills (both internally and externally).
- Ability to write clear and concise reports.
- Some experience producing FRAs.
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Knowledge of preparing FRAs would be beneficial, and/or a desire to expand knowledge within this area. Training and support would be provided, to include elements such as drainage and SuDS.
What we offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a range of formal benefits and training, and development programmes to enhance employee satisfaction and professional development. These include;
- an enhanced pension scheme
- private medical insurance
- competitive annual leave entitlement which grows with length of service,
- additional annual leave purchase scheme,
- Plus much more
We are a growing company that wants to do things differently, with an exciting future that will help you shape and realise your ambitions. You will have a great opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team and be able to develop your career as the company grows.
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