Remote Principal Flood Risk & Hydrology Lead

Penguin Recruitment; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Hydrologist to join their team, offering hybrid or remote working options. You will lead various hydrology projects, including Flood Risk Assessments and mentoring junior team members. This position ensures a diverse range of responsibilities and an inclusive culture committed to professional development. If you're looking to impact major UK schemes while advancing your career in hydrology, this is the ideal role.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Chartered member of a relevant professional body.
• Strong background in hydrology and flood risk assessment.
• Confident communicator, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments and hydrology reports.
• Engage with LLFAs, the Environment Agency, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor junior hydrologists and engineers.

Skills

Leadership in project delivery

Confident communication

Hydrological modelling software skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Education

Chartered member of a relevant professional body

Tools

FEH

WINFAP

Flood Modeller

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD

WinDES

MS Office

Job description

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Hydrologist to join their team, offering hybrid or remote working options. You will lead various hydrology projects, including Flood Risk Assessments and mentoring junior team members. This position ensures a diverse range of responsibilities and an inclusive culture committed to professional development. If you're looking to impact major UK schemes while advancing your career in hydrology, this is the ideal role.