Senior Hydrologist

RSK Group; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Hydrologist to join their team across various UK offices including Derby. In this full-time permanent position, you will conduct hydrological investigations and analysis while preparing technical documentation and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant postgraduate qualification with proven experience, and be proficient in tools such as ArcGIS. The role offers a competitive salary starting from £38,000, flexible working arrangements, and a range of benefits including a pension scheme and medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Annual leave purchase scheme

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Income protection

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of practical and technical experience in hydrology.
• Experience with UK water resources and permitting legislation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological investigations including surveys and water sampling.
• Analyse catchment data and conduct numerical modelling.
• Prepare reports and communicate with clients and regulators.

Skills

Hydrological investigations

Data analysis

Numerical modelling

Technical report preparation

Communication skills

Project management

Mentorship

Education

Postgraduate degree in Hydrogeology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office Suite

Grapher

Flood Modeller

HEC-RAS

TUFLOW

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Envireau, an RSK Group company, is recruiting a Senior Hydrologist to join the team based in one of our UK offices: Bristol, Shrewsbury, Derby, Richmond or Stirling. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological investigations, including surveys, flow gauging, and water sampling.
• Analyse and interpret catchment / hydrological data, including flow data, water quality, flow paths, flood conveyance and flood zones.
• Conduct numerical modelling 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 members on project management and technical guidance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff members.

Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree level qualification in either Hydrogeology, Engineering, Catchment Management, Hydrology, Geomorphology or similar.
• At least 4 years demonstrable practical and technical experience.
• Experience of UK water resources and permitting legislation.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite and ArcGIS.
• Experience with Grapher, Flood Modeller, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, Causeway Flow, ReFH2, WINFAP, and/or AutoCAD is advantageous.
• Ambitious and enthusiastic, a confident verbal and written communicator.
• A self-starter, with a flexible and adaptable approach to work, imaginative and practical problem‑solving skills.
• Confidence and aptitude to work in both office and fieldwork environments.
• Superb team working and project management skills.
• 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 quickly and apply expertise in a pragmatic way.
• A passion for building great relationships with colleagues and clients alike.

Location

The position is based in one of our UK offices: Bristol, Shrewsbury, Derby, Richmond or Stirling.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary of £38,000+, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working with flexible start and finish times, and family‑friendly arrangements.
• Performance‑based individual bonus scheme.
• 35 days' annual leave including bank holidays, plus an annual leave purchase scheme.
• Contributory private pension.
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical benefits.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Income protection and life cover.
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes.
• Volunteering opportunities and team away days.
• Retirement and mortgage advice.