Hydrology EIA Specialist: Fieldwork & Mentoring

ERM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consultant Hydrologist EIA Water Specialist to support the team with writing hydrology Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters and associated technical appendices, ensuring compliance with legislation and client requirements.

The role involves fieldwork, groundwater and surface water assessments, and liaising with ecologists, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and engineers to integrate water considerations into project design.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience in EIA water chapters and associated technical studies.
• Familiarity with UK water legislation, WFD compliance, and private water supply regulations / guidance.
• Demonstrated experience in renewables projects, including onshore wind and associated infrastructure, solar, and hydrogen with knowledge of planning and environmental requirements.
• Strong report writing and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage tasks independently, work on multiple projects at a time, and mentor junior staff.
• It is desirable for you to have experience in writing flood risk assessments (FRA) and hydraulic modelling.

Responsibilities

• Support scoping and baseline data collection for surface water and groundwater.
• Liaise with ecologists, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and engineers to integrate water considerations into project design.
• Apply best practice mitigation measures and contribute to Water Framework Directive (WFD) screening.
• Prepare clear, defensible documentation for planning and permitting processes.

Skills

Report writing

Data interpretation

Independent work

Mentoring juniors

Renewables experience

Water legislation knowledge

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

ArcPro

Excel

SharePoint

HEC-RAS

FloodModeller

FEH

MS Office

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consultant Hydrologist EIA Water Specialist to support the team with writing hydrology Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters and associated technical appendices, ensuring compliance with legislation and client requirements.

The role involves fieldwork, groundwater and surface water assessments, and liaising with ecologists, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and engineers to integrate water considerations into project design.