Senior Hydrologist

Envireau Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

35 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

A leading water consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Hydrologist to join their diverse team. The successful candidate will conduct hydrological investigations, analysing data and preparing technical reports for clients. A postgraduate degree in Hydrogeology or a similar field and at least 4 years of relevant experience are required. The role offers a competitive salary starting from £38,000, hybrid working arrangements, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and annual leave purchase options.

Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree level qualification in 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.
• Ambitious and enthusiastic, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological investigations including surveys, flow gauging, and water sampling.
• Analyse and interpret catchment and hydrological data.
• Conduct numerical modelling to support site models and risk assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals for clients and regulators.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Engineering

Catchment Management

Hydrology

Geomorphology

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate degree in relevant field

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office suite

Grapher

Flood Modeller

HEC-RAS

TUFLOW

Causeway Flow

ReFH2

WINFAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Envireau is part of the RSK Group of companies. We are recognised as one of the go-to water consultants for leading UK businesses, providing expert solutions in water resource management and regulatory compliance across the UK, always with clarity and integrity in mind.

As a Senior Hydrologist, you will join a technically excellent, diverse, hardworking, and agile team of professionals, where your achievements are celebrated, and your professional development encouraged.

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 and experience

• A postgraduate degree level qualification in either Hydrogeology, Engineering, Catchment Management, Hydrology, Geomorphology or similar
• At least 4 years demonstratable 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, and a confident verbal and written communicator
• A self-starter, with a flexible and adaptable approach to work, with 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

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary of £38,000+, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time contract (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
• 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
• 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

Our clients love working with us for our regulatory tenacity and collaborative approach, and we’re sure you will too. What would make you a great fit for us? Apply to join our team today!