Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist based near Reading. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects in hydrology and hydrological modelling. Ideal candidates will have experience in Python, R, and machine learning, alongside a degree in a relevant field. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working, dedicated CPD support, and an employee pension scheme.

Benefits

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible/hybrid working

Healthcare plan

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coding with Python and R.
• Experience working in hydrological or water-centric roles.
• Strong ability to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of models and methods using various software platforms.
• Create flow estimation and catchment models.
• Identify opportunities for the development of hydrological models.

Skills

Coding in Python

Coding in R

Developing machine learning models

Handling complex data sets

Outstanding communication skills

Literacy and numeracy skills

Education

UK Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or similar

UK Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Qube

CERF

FEH Flood Modelling Suite

ReFH2

WINFAP5

Job description

Job Title

Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist

Ref. No.

CJD0301T26

Location

Based near Reading

Salary

£35,000 – £42,000

Overview

This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, an innovative, independent Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise to projects across the Water, Transport, and Renewable Energy Sectors. They are actively seeking a talented, driven Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist with demonstrable knowledge of hydrology and hydrological modelling, who is demonstrably keen to lead a dedicated team through the delivery of an array of challenging projects. You will be based near the charming, vibrant town of Reading.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, rising with experience
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• A focus on work‑life balance, with flexible/hybrid working prospects
• Healthcare plan
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with extensive career progression opportunities
• Delivery of a wide range of exciting engineering projects across the local region and beyond

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in the development of models and methods, utilising various software platforms, including Qube, CERF, FEH Flood Modelling Suite, ReFH2, and WINFAP5
• Create flow estimation, flood estimation, and catchment models
• Identify opportunities for developing hydrological models, utilising machine learning for improvement and development purposes
• Develop, manage, and enhance hydrological and modelling methods
• Work closely with a team to support scientific research
• Liaise closely with clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors

Required skills and experience

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a similar, relevant discipline
• Considerable experience of coding, particularly using Python and/or R
• Demonstrable experience of developing machine learning models, particularly when applied to environmental data
• Experience of working in a hydrological or water‑centric environmental science role
• Confident ability in handling complex data sets, particularly those that are spatial and temporal in nature (e.g., NetCDF, ASCII, etc.)
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present information accurately and concisely to a range of audiences
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, particularly when applied to report writing
• Technically- and analytically-minded

Desirable skills and experience

• A UK Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline
• Possess a full, valid UK Driver’s Licence

Contact

If you are interested in the role of Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.