Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist

Penguin Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist to lead projects focusing on hydrology and hydrological modelling. The role requires a UK Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, coding experience in Python or R, and the ability to handle complex datasets. Competitive salary and flexible working options are offered. Join an innovative team within a company dedicated to your professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Focus on work-life balance

Healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of hydrology and hydrological modelling.
• Considerable experience of coding, particularly using Python and/or R.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of models and methods using various software platforms.
• Create flow estimation and flood estimation models.
• Identify opportunities for developing hydrological models.

Skills

Coding in Python

Coding in R

Developing machine learning models

Handling complex data sets

Communication skills

Education

UK Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

UK Master's Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Qube

CERF

FEH Flood Modelling Suite

ReFH2

WINFAP5

Job description

Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist

Job Title: Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist
Ref. No.: CJD2012T25
Location: Based near Reading
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000

This is an excellent 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 currently on the lookout for an experienced, enthusiastic Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist with demonstrable knowledge of hydrology and hydrological modelling, who is willing and able to lead a team through the delivery of several challenging projects. You will be based near the lively, picturesque town of Reading.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, increasing with length of service
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• A focus on work‑life balance, with opportunities to pursue hybrid/flexible working
• 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

• Oversee 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 Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a cognate 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
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Technically‑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

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.