Hydrology Consultant

SLR Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with discretionary–

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑2

Flexible, hybrid and agile working

25 days' annual leave

Buy or sell leave options

Core working hours

Cross-border remote working and sabbat

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Nursery benefit

Volunteering and Community Giving

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

SLR is seeking a Hydrologist to join our Flood Risk and Water Environment team in the UK, with flexible base in Manchester or other UK offices. You will deliver hydrology-focused assessments and support FRA/SFRA studies, working with a multidisciplinary team on a range of public and private sector projects.

Working alongside experienced hydrologists, you'll derive inputs, prepare technical reports and contribute to site visits and stakeholder meetings, with opportunities to develop through

Qualifications

• You will have gained some consultancy or similar commercial experience supporting hydrology, flood risk or water environment projects.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• A commitment to working towards chartership with CIWEM, ICE or a similar professional institution.
• Experience using hydrological methods and software such as FEH, ReFH2 and WINFAP.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking hydrological assessments to support flood risk and hydraulic modelling studies.
• Deriving hydrological inputs using industry-standard methodologies and software.
• Preparing technical reports, calculations and supporting documentation.
• Supporting the development of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRAs).
• GIS analysis and mapping.
• Site visits, catchment walkovers and stakeholder meetings where required.
• Supporting project delivery teams on a variety of flood risk and water environment projects.

Skills

Hydrology

Flood risk

GIS

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering

Geography

Environmental Science

Tools

FEH

ReFH2

WINFAP

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Job description

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Hydrologist to join our established Flood Risk and Water Environment team, delivering projects for a diverse range of public and private sector clients, including developers, Local Flood Authorities, water companies and environmental regulators.

Working alongside experienced Hydrologists, Hydraulic Modellers, Hydrogeologists, Water Resources Planners and Water Quality Scientists, you'll support the delivery of flood risk and water environment projects across the UK. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop your technical capabilities through a combination of office-based analysis, site visits and mentoring from experienced professionals.

You Will Be Involved In

• Undertaking hydrological assessments to support flood risk and hydraulic modelling studies.
• Deriving hydrological inputs using industry-standard methodologies and software.
• Preparing technical reports, calculations and supporting documentation.
• Supporting the development of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRAs).
• GIS analysis and mapping.
• Site visits, catchment walkovers and stakeholder meetings where required.
• Supporting project delivery teams on a variety of flood risk and water environment projects.

You will join a friendly and collaborative team, with flexibility to be based from our Manchester, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle or Nottingham offices. Other UK locations may also be considered.

Rewards & Benefits

SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.

Our Flexible Benefits And Reward Package Includes

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
• Company pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life, income, and travel insurance.
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working.
• 25 days' annual leave plus flexible public holidays.
• Buy or sell leave options.
• Core working hours.
• Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay.
• Workplace Nursery benefit.
• Volunteering and Community Giving.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause, supporting our people both professionally and personally.

About You

• You will have gained some consultancy or similar commercial experience supporting hydrology, flood risk or water environment projects.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• A commitment to working towards chartership with CIWEM, ICE or a similar professional institution.
• Experience using hydrological methods and software such as FEH, ReFH2 and WINFAP.
• Experience using LowFlows would be advantageous.
• An understanding of hydrological assessment techniques and UK industry guidance.
• Experience supporting Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRAs) or similar technical studies.
• A basic understanding of UK flood risk policy, planning guidance and climate change allowances.
• Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive approach to learning, development and professional growth.

Desirable

• Experience developing or interpreting 1D and 2D hydraulic models using software such as TUFLOW and Flood Modeller.

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this Hydrologist role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.