Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist

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

Job summary

A leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy near Oxford is seeking a Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge in hydrology and hydrological modelling, be proficient in coding with Python and/or R, and have experience developing machine learning models. This role offers a competitive salary, work-life balance, and extensive career progression opportunities in a dynamic environment focused on innovative projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary, rising with experience

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Focus on work-life balance

Healthcare plan

CPD support and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of coding, particularly using Python and/or R.
• Considerable experience of developing machine learning models for environmental data.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of models and methods.
• Produce flow and flood estimation, and catchment models.
• Identify opportunities for developing hydrological models.

Skills

Python

R

Machine Learning

Data Handling

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Mindedness

Education

UK Bachelor's Degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Science

Higher 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.: 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.