Senior Hydrologist

Anglian Water Services Ltd; Milton Heights; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water resource management company based in Milton Heights is seeking a skilled professional to lead hydrological modeling and forecasting efforts. You will play a key role in developing the Drought Plan and ensuring effective resource management. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Earth/Environmental Sciences and has solid experience in managing hydrological assessments. A supportive work environment with benefits focused on well-being is offered.

Benefits

Personal private health care including physiotherapy

24-hour Virtual GP service

26 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience developing, managing and undertaking hydrological modeling/forecasting using specialist packages.
• Technical experience in managing hydrological risk assessments.
• Catchment level understanding of hydrological behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enable the production of hydrological modelling and analysis for Drought Plan.
• Provide seasonal forecasting and situation updates with recommendations.
• Present findings on risk mitigation at relevant forums.

Skills

Hydrological modeling

Scientific data management

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Earth/Environmental Sciences/Geography or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join us at Anglian Water and dive into a career dedicated to protecting one of our most precious resources—water. In this role, you'll contribute directly to our strategies to conserve water and protect ecosystems affected by climate change. Your technical skills will play a critical role in our mission to manage water resources and mitigate drought risks. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to safeguard the future of water for our communities and the natural environment. Be part of a purpose-driven, technical team, dedicated to securing a resilient water future for our region and ensuring a lasting legacy for future generations by helping to develop our next Drought Plan.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enable the production of hydrological modelling, analysis and information; required for the preparation and delivery of the Anglian Water Drought Plan, reservoir refill curves or reviews of energy costs.
• Provide water resource seasonal forecasting and monthly situation updates, in a timely manner, with recommendations to the business.
• Present findings and updates on their projects or actions to mitigate risk at relevant forums or information required for senior leader events (e.g. NDG, Water UK, WRE).
• Investigate and collate responses to regulator (e.g. Environment Agency, DWI), council (e.g. Planning applications or abstraction points in proximity to council structures), customer or wider business queries linked to hydrology and raw water resources (e.g. flooding, abstraction potential or hydrological impact assessments to support abstraction licence conditions).
• Support the delivery of Water Resources & Drought and wider business strategies as a key subject matter expert (e.g. Production Planning, Strategic Reservoirs, Nitrates and other raw water quality concerns utilising trend and prediction analysis for surface water sources).
• Must have the ability to travel to other Anglian Water sites as required.
• Degree in Earth/Environmental Sciences/Geography or equivalent.
• Experience developing, managing and undertaking hydrological modelling/forecasting, using specialist modelling packages and to implement continuous improvements as required.
• Technical experience in managing hydrological risk assessments.
• Experience with scientific data management & analysis.
• Catchment level understanding of hydrological behaviours.
• Ability to prepare and deliver high quality written technical reports and presentations to a varied audience.
• Ability to demonstrate strong communication and effectively manage key internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively manage the delivery of projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Earth/Environmental Sciences/Geography or equivalent.
• Experience developing, managing and undertaking hydrological modelling/forecasting, using specialist modelling packages and to implement continuous improvements as required.
• Technical experience in managing hydrological risk assessments.
• Experience with scientific data management & analysis.
• Catchment level understanding of hydrological behaviours.
• Ability to prepare and deliver high quality written technical reports and presentations to a varied audience.
• Ability to demonstrate strong communication and effectively manage key internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively manage the delivery of projects.

Benefits

• As a valued employee, you\'ll be entitled to:
• Personal private health care including physiotherapy
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service
• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
• Life Assurance at 8 times your salary
• Personal Accident cover - up to 5 times your salary
• Paid time off when you\'re physically and mentally unwell
• An excellent Family Leave package - to help you support your family including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies
• Inclusion at Anglian Water