Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist

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

Job summary

A Multidisciplinary Consultancy based near Reading is seeking a Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist. The ideal candidate will have expertise in hydrology and hydrological modelling, with a strong background in Python and R. Responsibilities include developing models, managing projects, and collaborating with stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary range of £35,000 to £42,000 and emphasizes a commitment to professional development with flexible working options. Interested candidates should contact Caroline Davis for more details.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Focus on work-life balance

Healthcare plan

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• UK Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Experience coding in Python and/or R.
• Experience developing machine learning models for environmental data.
• Background in hydrological or water-centric environmental science.
• Ability to manage complex spatial and temporal data sets.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of hydrological models and methods.
• Create flood estimation and catchment models.
• Utilize machine learning for model improvement.
• Support scientific research as part of a team.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Python

R

Machine Learning

Data Handling

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Master's Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Qube

CERF

FEH Flood Modelling Suite

ReFH2

WINFAP5

Job description

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 their delivery of several challenging projects. You will be based near the lively, picturesque town of Reading.

Benefits for the role of Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist include

• 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 for the role of Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist include

• 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 for the role of Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist include

• 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 for the role of Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist include

• 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