Coastal Flood Risk Modelling Technical Advisor - 32110 The Environment Agency are fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities. Flexible work arrangements are offered for all vacancies, providing a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued. Role Overview As a Coastal Flood Risk Modelling Advisor you will provide expert technical advice to help build a country more resilient to climate change. Your advice will support decision‑making on how to appropriately manage coastal flood risk at community or national scales. Responsibilities

Provide expert advice on coastal flood risk modelling and the value of coastal evidence to internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrate skills in building and running wave transformation, wave overtopping and inundation models. Apply knowledge of 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 or mentor others. Respond to incidents as required, making yourself available to support business continuity during an incident.

Qualifications & Experience

Comprehensive understanding of coastal processes and the importance of evidence in Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management. Ability to build, run, interrogate and interpret coastal flood risk models. Experience with 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, and ability to build relationships, influence and collaborate with others. Experience prioritising programmes/projects and managing your own workload. Confidence to lead on technical projects, making decisions and solving problems. Ability to mentor or coach others. Aware of health, safety and wellbeing and committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion.

Team and Working Environment The Coastal Flood Risk Modelling team sits within the Digital, Data and Evidence group. We provide quality assurance, expert analysis and advice for flood and coastal risk management colleagues across the business. The role is hybrid, with opportunities for both office and home based activity. Full funding is available for membership and accreditation at relevant professional bodies. Contact Recruiting manager: keith.nursey@environment-agency.gov.uk We welcome diverse applicants and commit to ensuring equal opportunities for all. Flexible working patterns are available, including job share. #J-18808-Ljbffr