Location
Buckley office, North and Mid Wales (including Dyfi, Severn, Dee, Clwyd, and Conwy catchments)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive pay scale with annual increments (exact salary details available on application)

About the Role
Are you a skilled hydraulic modeller ready to make a real impact? At Natural Resources Wales (NRW), our Flood Risk Analysis team plays a vital role in protecting communities by producing and managing flood risk mapping and modelling evidence that underpins all flood risk management work. In this exciting role, you will build detailed hydraulic models to support capital schemes that improve understanding and provide evidence to reduce flood risk to vulnerable communities. You will review and appraise third-party models submitted for new developments in flood risk areas, enhance the Wales Flood Map—a key public resource regularly updated and accessed via our website—and capture and analyse flood incident data to inform future modelling studies and improve understanding of flood mechanisms and dynamics. You will manage and maintain flood risk data sets and archives, ensuring the evidence base is complete, accurate, and accessible. Advising stakeholders and partners on interpreting and applying data effectively will also be a key part of your role.

You will be part of a collaborative, technically experienced team delivering consistent services across North and Mid Wales. As a Category 1 responder, you will contribute to NRW's flood incident response duties, providing out-of-hours support on flood duty rotas—a chance to make a direct difference when it matters most.

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.

Benefits include membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%, 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days, generous leave entitlements, commitment to professional development, health and wellbeing support, and a weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose. NRW is a bilingual organisation complying with Welsh Language Standards and supports staff in developing Welsh language skills.

Experience
Proven experience in hydraulic modelling using industry standard software such as Flood Modeller Pro or TuFLOW. Experience in flood risk modelling studies, quality checking Flood Consequence Assessments, and advising on development and planning matters. Ability to lead and manage flood risk modelling projects and build strong working relationships across teams and stakeholders.

Experience in post-flood data collection and analysis, and participation in incident response flood duty rotas is desirable.

About You
Skilled hydraulic modeller with strong technical knowledge and project management capabilities. Able to assess options for reducing flood risk within vulnerable communities. Excellent communication skills to represent NRW in public meetings and advise colleagues and partners. Committed to health and safety responsibilities and equal opportunities. Enthusiastic about personal development and willing to engage with NRW’s Welsh language learning support if required.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in hydraulic modelling, flood risk management, environmental science or related disciplines are expected. Welsh language skills are considered an asset; NRW supports staff to develop these skills and requires a minimum A1 level (basic understanding and pronunciation of Welsh names), with learning options available during employment.