Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist in Oxford)

Penguin Recruitment; 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 role involves developing hydrological models and contributing to scientific research using various software platforms. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in machine learning and data handling. The position offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and opportunities for hybrid working and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary, rising with experience

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Focus on work-life balance

Healthcare plan

Dedication to Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience in coding, particularly using Python and/or R.
• Experience developing machine learning models applied to environmental data.
• Experience in hydrological or water-based environmental science.

Responsibilities

• Develop models and methods using various software platforms.
• Produce flow estimation and flood estimation models.
• Support scientific research and liaise with clients.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Hydrology

Data handling

Communication skills

Education

UK 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

Reference

CJD2012S25

Location

Based near Oxford

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000

Overview

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

Application

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.