Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist

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

Job summary

A leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy is seeking a Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist based near Oxford. The ideal candidate will lead projects focusing on hydrology and data modeling using software tools like Qube and R. Responsibilities include developing models, conducting research, and collaborating with clients. Offer includes competitive salary, generous leave, and a commitment to professional development. This position entails hybrid work options and is based in the vibrant Oxford area.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working options

Healthcare plan

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience with coding, especially in Python and R.
• Experience in developing environmental data models using machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to model development using various software platforms.
• Produce flow and flood estimation models.
• Identify opportunities for hydrological model improvement.

Skills

Coding in Python

Coding in R

Developing machine learning models

Handling complex data sets

Communication skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Science

Tools

Qube

CERF

FEH Flood Modelling Suite

ReFH2

WINFAP5

Job description

Job Title: Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist

Ref. No.: CJD2012S25

Location: Based near Oxford

Salary: £35,000 – £42,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, an industry‑leading, eco‑conscious 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 willing and able to lead a team through their delivery of several challenging projects. You will be based near the historical, academic city of Oxford.

Benefits for the role of Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary, rising with experience
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Incredibly generous annual leave allowance
• A focus on work‑life balance, with opportunities for 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 for the role of Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist include:

• Contribute to the development of models and methods, utilising various software platforms, including Qube, CERF, FEH Flood Modelling Suite, ReFH2, and WINFAP5
• Produce 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
• Support scientific research
• Liaise closely with clients and other stakeholders

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist include:

• A UK Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a similar, relevant discipline
• Demonstrable experience of coding, particularly using Python and/or R
• Considerable experience of developing machine learning models, particularly when applied to environmental data
• Experience of working in a hydrological or water‑based 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 for the role of Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist include:

• A Higher Degree 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.