Senior Hydrologist

-; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A water science firm seeks a Senior Hydrologist to join their team. This full-time role involves developing assessments, conducting hydrological analysis, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree and relevant experience, with a salary range of £30,000 to £40,000. This position offers a hybrid working pattern and various benefits, including a performance-based bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Performance-based individual bonus scheme

Contributory private pension

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

35 days annual leave

Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in Catchment Management, Hydrology, Geomorphology, Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, or similar.
• At least 4 years of demonstrable practical and technical experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydrological assessments and conduct modelling and analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff members and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Hydrological assessments

Hydraulic modelling

Communication skills

Project management

GIS

Team management

Education

Postgraduate degree in relevant field

Tools

ReFH2

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

Grapher

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Envireau Water, part of the RSK Group, has an exciting opportunity to support our next growth phase. We are seeking a Senior Hydrologist to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Available office locations: Stirling, Scotland; Melbourne, Derbyshire; Shrewsbury, Shropshire; and Aske, North Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydrological assessments, including flood risk assessments, water resource assessments, and drought risk assessments.
• Conduct hydrological modelling and analysis to support conceptual site models and risk assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and other documents for clients and regulators.
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Collaborate with principal staff on project management and technical guidance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff members.

Qualifications and Experience

• A postgraduate degree in Catchment Management, Hydrology, Geomorphology, Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, or similar.
• At least 4 years of demonstrable practical and technical experience.
• Experience of hydrological calculations using ReFH2 and WINFAP.
• Experience in hydraulic modelling software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW and HEC-RAS.
• Experience with Grapher, GIS and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience of UK planning regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to a non-technical audience.
• Team and project management skills commensurate with your grade and experience.
• A valid full UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes

• A positive, self-starting, and flexible attitude with a real interest in learning and growth.
• A desire to get stuck in and apply expertise in a pragmatic way.
• A passion for building great relationships with colleagues and clients alike.

The Package

• A salary in the region of £30,000 to £40,000 with a higher salary potentially negotiable.
• Permanent contract, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working pattern with flexible start and finish times and family-friendly arrangements.
• Performance-based individual bonus scheme.
• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays and an annual leave purchase scheme.
• Contributory private pension, private medical insurance (including dental and optical), and discounted gym memberships.
• Income protection and life cover; cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes.
• Volunteering and team away days; retirement and mortgage advice.

If this opportunity speaks to you, even if you don't meet all the criteria, we would love to hear more about you and what you might bring to the business.

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

Envireau Water is a close-knit, client-focused firm of water scientists and engineers. Our core services cover industrial and private water supplies, flood risk management and drainage and water treatment. Envireau Water was founded in 1998 and operates throughout Ireland and the UK. Envireau Water is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and supporting flexible working arrangements where possible.