Senior Hydrologist - Climate Resilience & Water Resources

Advance TRS; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits package

Annual bonus

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking a Senior Hydrologist to join its Water Resources and Flooding team. You will lead hydrology and water resources projects across the UK, delivering technical analyses and client-facing outputs for water companies, regulators and related clients.

The role offers opportunities to work on climate resilience, low-flow assessments, flood studies and hydropower feasibility, with mentoring support and clear pathways for professional development within a collaborative consultancy

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in hydrology, water resources or a closely related discipline.
• Chartered status with a recognised professional institution.
• Proven experience in hydrology, water resources or a closely related discipline.
• Knowledge of low-flow hydrology, rainfall-runoff modelling and/or climate change impact assessment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and deliver high-quality technical outputs.
• Pragmatic approach to technical challenges and an interest in innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of hydrology and water resources projects.
• Provide technical advice across a range of hydrology and water resources areas.
• Undertake low-flow assessments and water systems modelling to assess water availability during drought conditions.
• Support the implementation of hydrological forecasting systems.
• Assess future changes in climate variables using global and regional climate projections.
• Deliver flood hydrology studies, including climate change impacts.
• Support hydropower feasibility studies, including design flood estimation and energy generation assessments.
• Undertake climate change risk and impact assessments for assets and portfolios.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients.
• Lead or contribute to bids and proposals across water resources, environmental and engineering projects.
• Provide technical oversight, mentoring and support to less experienced colleagues.
• Develop project management and business development skills through engagement with clients and regulatory stakeholders.

Skills

Hydrology

Water resources

Climate resilience

Modelling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Hydrology / Geography / Mathematics / Civil Engineering or related

Chartered status with a recognised professional institution

Job description

Advance TRS is seeking a Senior Hydrologist to join its Water Resources and Flooding team. You will lead hydrology and water resources projects across the UK, delivering technical analyses and client-facing outputs for water companies, regulators and related clients.

The role offers opportunities to work on climate resilience, low-flow assessments, flood studies and hydropower feasibility, with mentoring support and clear pathways for professional development within a collaborative consultancy