City/Town
National
Region
National
Vacancies
4
Salary Minimum
£43,198
Post Type
Permanent
Job ID
34405
Closing date
14 Oct 2026
Published date
04 Oct 2026
Grade
Staff Grade 5
Role type
Environment & Sustainability
Security check
Basic Check
Job description
The Environment Agency are 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.
The role sits within Evidence Services, part of Digital, Data and Evidence.
Evidence Services provides expert evidence, analysis and technical services that help the Environment Agency make informed decisions for people, places and the environment.
As a Fluvial Advisor working in Evidence Services, you’ll be responsible for analysing, reviewing and assuring flood risk evidence, applying technical judgement to support high-quality services across Digital, Data and Evidence.
This is an exciting time to join us. Evidence Services is changing how we organise and deliver our services, bringing colleagues together in national teams and developing more consistent ways of working. As we make these changes, our focus remains on providing high-quality, proportionate evidence and advice for our customers.
You will:
- Analyse, review and assure the hydraulic and hydrological model evidence that underpins a range of flood risk reduction schemes, national infrastructure and sustainable development.
- Contribute to centres of excellence for modelling, sharing technical knowledge and supporting the development of colleagues while continuing your own development.
- Communicate complex flood risk analyses and uncertainty to internal and external stakeholders.
- Advise on appropriate tools and techniques for hydrological and hydraulic modelling approaches.
- Promote inclusion by understanding and respecting differences in our workforce.
- Develop and be an active part of a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture.
- Foster innovation to become more efficient and sustainable.
Evidence Services sits within Digital, Data and Evidence in Flood and Coastal Risk Management. We have an inclusive team culture which allows everyone to be their authentic selves.
We provide expertise in coastal and fluvial flood risk modelling and hydrology, supporting work including land use planning submission reviews, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, Flood and Coastal Risk Management schemes, flood mapping, and asset management. You will work with agility across these strands of work.
You will be able to demonstrate the following:
Good technical knowledge and experience in flood modelling and hydrology, with the ability to apply this to provide advice and make sound technical judgements.
Experience using flood modelling software such as ReFH2, WINFAP, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS or InfoWorks ICM on a range of projects.
Experience in data processing and management, and Geographical Information System (GIS) software packages.
Experience of sharing technical knowledge and supporting the development of others, alongside a commitment to continuous development.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, using technical judgement to make decisions and solve problems.
Excellent communication skills, particularly of complex problems to non-expert audiences.
A curious, open, and inclusive mindset, with a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity.
Ability to influence others and explain the basis for technical advice and recommendations.
The Environment Agency is a great place to work. We offer fantastic benefits to our employees, including:
Flexible working opportunities
27 days annual leave
Award-winning Pension Fund
15% personal development time
The opportunity to get involved in incident response.
Collaboration days to bring team members together.
Flexibility around base office locations across England.
Find out more in the Candidate Pack and on our Careers website.
Your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection, if a large number of applications are received we will undertake an initial sift on Capability 1.
Interviews will be held in November 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
If you would like to discuss the post, please contact [email protected]
Describe a time you have used your technical skills and experience to build, develop, or review a flood model (hydrological, hydraulic, real-time or non-real time).
Please tell us about a time that you have developed and implemented improvements to a method or way of working.
Give an example of where you have built and sustained a customer or client relationship to improve the service you provided to them.
Please give an example where you have had to handle an increasing workload. Outline the steps you took to prioritise, delegate and escalate; and how would you plan for this.
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.
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