Senior Hydrologist

Neo Environmental Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Senior Hydrologist to join their team, offering a unique opportunity to engage in diverse projects related to residential schemes, infrastructure, and energy. As part of a well-established consultancy, you will manage Flood Risk Assessments and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess strong hydrology qualifications and experience in hydraulic modelling, ensuring the successful delivery of essential reports. Join a growing consultancy where your expertise will contribute to impactful environmental solutions and project success.

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards chartership in hydrology.
• Experience in delivering hydrology reports and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver Flood Risk Assessments and SuDs schemes.
• Conduct site visits and attend team/client meetings.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Hydraulic Modelling

GIS

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant Hydrology Qualification

Master's Degree in Hydrology

Tools

Flood Modeller Pro

HEC-RAS

Job description

About the Job

Neo Environmental, an award-winning planning and environmental consultancy, have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Hydrologist to be based out of our Warrington, Bristol or Glasgow office and work on a broad variety of projects.

The position will offer the right individual the opportunity to work for a well-established and growing planning and environmental consultancy.

The successful candidate will work on projects including residential schemes, infrastructure and energy projects. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high degree of independence as well as in teams.

Duties

• Management and delivery of Flood Risk Assessment, SuDs schemes, etc.
• Understanding of hydraulic modelling and associated reports
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Organising and conducting site visits, attending team and client meetings
• Undertaking extensive modelling work and report writing

Essential Criteria

• Relevant hydrology qualification as well as being chartered or working towards chartership (preferably ICE or CIWEM)
• Experience completing Flood Risk Assessments, Surface Water Management Plans
• Demonstrable experience of the successful delivery of hydrology reports
• Good knowledge and understanding of UK legislation
• Attention to detail, reliability, and good organisational skills are essential.
• Experienced in GIS and other software packages
• Full driving license

Desirable Criteria

• Master’s degree relevant to hydrology
• Hydraulic modelling experience
• Experience in peat stability and related assessments
• Strong scientific and engineering knowledge in relation to hydrology
• Tendering/bid preparation experience
• Production of EIA Chapters
• Hydraulic Modelling using Flood Modeller Pro, HEC-RAS, or similar programme