Coastal Flood Risk Modelling Technical Advisor - 32110 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job Description 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. Our coastal flood risk modelling advisors provide expert technical advice to build a country more resilient to climate change. As a Coastal Flood Risk Modelling Advisor you will provide expert advice to colleagues and partners. Your advice will contribute to decision‑making on how to manage coastal flood risk at a community or national scale, taking into account the impacts of flooding and our dynamic coastline. In this role you will:

be expected to provide expert advice, both internal and external to the Environment Agency, on coastal flood risk modelling and the value of coastal evidence. demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience of building and running wave transformation, wave overtopping and inundation models. have knowledge and experience in a variety of coastal modelling software and relevant methodologies / guidance. undertake technical quality assurance to support a range of outcomes including delivering the Asset Management programme. provide expert technical input to national coastal modelling research and development projects. apply continuous improvement techniques to improve existing ways of working. provide technical leadership and coach / mentor others.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and workplace adjustments will be available to support you with your incident role. The Coastal Flood Risk Modelling team sits within the wider Digital, Data and Evidence team. We are a national team who provide quality assurance, expert analysis and advice on coastal flood risk modelling for our flood and coastal risk management colleagues across the business. The team comprises modelling specialists who contribute to delivering critical evidence for determining potential impacts on coastal communities and for informing flood risk management decision making. Experience/skills Required

a comprehensive understanding of coastal processes and the importance of evidence in Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management. the ability to build, run, interrogate and interpret coastal flood risk models. experience of the techniques, packages, data and guidance used to model wave transformation, sea levels, wave overtopping, breach modelling and inundation e.g. EurOtop, SWAN, TUFLOW, MIKE, XBeach. excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as enjoying building relationships, influencing and collaborating with others. experience in prioritising programmes / projects and the ability to manage your own workload. the confidence to lead on technical projects, making decisions and solving problems. the ability to mentor/coach others. awareness of health, safety and wellbeing and a commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion.

Contact and Additional Information The successful candidate will be based out of their nearest Environment Agency office location and work in a hybrid manner of office and home based activity. Full funding is available for membership and accreditation at relevant professional bodies, along with further professional qualifications. For more information please see the candidate pack. The recruiting manager for this role is keith.nursey@environment-agency.gov.uk. Compensation and Competence Questions Competence 1 – Achieves Results Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results. Please describe how you would handle an increasing workload. Outline the steps you would take to prioritise, delegate and escalate; and how you might plan for this. Competence 2 – Takes Decisions and Solves Problems Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions. Describe a scenario where you have chosen the optimal approach to a problem from a range of options. Please explain:

how were the options identified how did you assess all the different options what made you choose the preferred option how did you get others to support your decision what was the result

Competence 3 – Customer and Partner Relations Effective customer and partner relations through awareness raising, education and combined projects, ensuring buy‑in to initiatives and the beneficial promotion of the Environment Agency’s duties and policies. Please describe how you would provide an exemplary service to your customers, both internal and external to the Environment Agency. How would you maintain and foster those relationships? How would you plan for and address any challenges, including prioritisation, as they occur? Competence 4 – Numerical Modelling and Forecasting Coastal Processes and Modelling. Provide an example of how you have applied your technical knowledge of coastal processes and modelling to deliver a solution to a problem. What was the problem? What knowledge, analysis and tools did you use to understand the issue? What advice did you provide? Additional Information Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. 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. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Business Development and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr