Hydrologist – Climate Risk & Water Modelling (Hybrid)

MOTT MACDONALD; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Hydrologist to join our Water Consultancy Division in the UK. You will work on hydrology, hydrogeology, climate resilience, and water resources projects, applying rainfall-runoff modelling and climate projections.

You will collaborate across teams, develop technical and project-management skills, and contribute to innovative solutions for UK and international clients within our employee‑owned, hybrid-working environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in hydrology or related discipline.
• Experience with rainfall–runoff modelling and climate projections.
• Willingness to innovate and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply rainfall–runoff modelling to water supply analyses.
• Conduct climate change risk assessments for assets or portfolios.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on hydrology and design studies.

Skills

Hydrology

Climate resilience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Innovation mindset

Education

Relevant degree in hydrology / geography / civil engineering

Tools

Aquator

WEAP

Pywr

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Hydrologist to join our Water Consultancy Division in the UK. You will work on hydrology, hydrogeology, climate resilience, and water resources projects, applying rainfall-runoff modelling and climate projections.

You will collaborate across teams, develop technical and project-management skills, and contribute to innovative solutions for UK and international clients within our employee‑owned, hybrid-working environment.