Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist in Reading)

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist based near Reading. The role requires significant experience in hydrology and hydrological modeling, along with skills in Python and R. Responsibilities include overseeing modeling projects, developing flood estimation models, and collaborating with clients across sectors. The position offers competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and a focus on work-life balance with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Healthcare plan

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• UK Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Considerable coding experience with Python and/or R.
• Developed machine learning models for environmental data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of models and methods.
• Create flow and flood estimation models.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders across sectors.

Skills

Coding in Python

Coding in R

Development of machine learning models

Handling complex data sets

Communication skills

General problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

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

• 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.