EIA Hydrology Consultant: Water Risk & Field Assessments

ERM; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consultant Hydrologist EIA Water Specialist to support the team with writing hydrology Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters and associated technical appendices ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and client requirements. You will conduct fieldwork including site walkovers, water quality monitoring, and private water supply surveys, with 4x4 experience desirable.

The role includes mentoring junior colleagues and liaising with engineers and ecologists to

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience in EIA water chapters and associated technical studies.
• Familiarity with UK water legislation, WFD compliance, and private water supply regulations/guidance.
• Demonstrated experience in renewables projects, including onshore wind and associated infrastructure, solar, and hydrogen with knowledge of planning and environmental requirements.
• Strong report writing and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage tasks independently, work on multiple projects, and mentor junior staff.
• Desirable: experience writing flood risk assessments (FRA) and hydraulic modelling.

Responsibilities

• Support scoping and baseline data collection for surface water and groundwater.
• Liaise with ecologists, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and engineers to integrate water considerations into project design.
• Apply best practice mitigation measures and contribute to Water Framework Directive (WFD) screening.
• Prepare clear, defensible documentation for planning and permitting processes.

Skills

GWDTE risk assessments

Private water supply risk assessments

Water quality monitoring

WFD assessments

GIS (ArcPro)

Data analysis (Excel)

Report writing

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

HEC-RAS

FloodModeller

ArcPro GIS

MS Office/SharePoint

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consultant Hydrologist EIA Water Specialist to support the team with writing hydrology Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters and associated technical appendices ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and client requirements. You will conduct fieldwork including site walkovers, water quality monitoring, and private water supply surveys, with 4x4 experience desirable.

The role includes mentoring junior colleagues and liaising with engineers and ecologists to