Senior Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Strong benefits package

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant in Glasgow to lead major projects while staying hands-on with modelling and reporting.

You will manage client relationships, direct junior staff, and contribute to proposals, with a pathway to principal-level responsibilities. The role offers flexible working and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in flood risk and hydrology consultancy.
• Strong technical reporting skills.
• Chartered/near Chartership advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flood risk, hydrology and hydraulic modelling projects.
• Develop and review hydraulic models and Flood Risk Assessments.
• Undertake hydrological assessments and technical reporting.
• Support climate adaptation and water environment studies.
• Manage project delivery and communicate directly with clients.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering and environmental teams.
• Review work and support junior consultants and modellers.
• Contribute to proposals and tender submissions.

Skills

Flood risk & hydrology

Hydraulic modelling

Client-facing

Project management

Chartered status advantage

Tools

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Senior Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £48,000 - £58,000

Are you a Senior Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant looking for more technical responsibility and exposure to complex projects? This Glasgow role combines hydraulic modelling, hydrology and flood risk work with the opportunity to lead projects and develop towards Principal level.

The Opportunity

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for a Senior Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant to join its established water team. You will work across major UK and international projects, remaining technically hands-on while taking increasing responsibility for delivery, clients and junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver flood risk, hydrology and hydraulic modelling projects
• Develop and review hydraulic models and Flood Risk Assessments
• Undertake hydrological assessments and technical reporting
• Support climate adaptation and water environment studies
• Manage project delivery and communicate directly with clients
• Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering and environmental teams
• Review work and support junior consultants and modellers
• Contribute to proposals and tender submissions

Candidate Requirements

• Strong consultancy experience in flood risk and hydrology
• Hydraulic modelling experience using TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, InfoWorks ICM or similar
• Good understanding of FEH hydrology and UK flood risk assessment
• Strong technical reporting and client-facing skills
• Experience managing projects or individual workstreams
• Chartered or working towards Chartership would be advantageous

Why Apply?

This Senior Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant role offers greater technical ownership without moving away from hands‑on project work, alongside a clear route towards Principal level. The salary is £48,000 - £58,000, with flexible working and a strong benefits package.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.