Senior Hydrologist / Flood Modeller

Penguin Recruitment; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Wigan is seeking an experienced Senior Hydrologist to work on diverse projects in flood risk and drainage management. You will lead assessments, prepare technical reports, and mentor junior staff, contributing to impactful solutions. The role offers competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working and hybrid options

Pension and private healthcare

Career development support

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' professional experience in flood risk and drainage projects.
• Chartered status or working toward Chartered status (e.g., CIWEM, IES, IEMA, GeolSoc).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Flood Risk Assessments, sustainable drainage strategies (SuDS), and hydrological modelling.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and assessments.
• Support project delivery from feasibility through to detailed design.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Hydrological modelling

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree (BSc / BEng) in Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

FEH

WinFAP FEH

Flood Modeller

TuFLOW

HEC-RAS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Hydrologist

Location: Wigan

Hybrid: Flexible / Hybrid

Position Summary

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Hydrologist to join a leading environmental consultancy in Wigan. This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across flood risk, drainage, and water resources, supporting both private and public sector clients. You'll play a key role in delivering technically robust solutions while mentoring junior staff and contributing to business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Flood Risk Assessments, sustainable drainage strategies (SuDS), and hydrological modelling.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, assessments, and recommendations for planning and development projects.
• Support project delivery from feasibility through to detailed design and implementation.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and statutory bodies, ensuring solutions are practical, compliant, and cost-effective.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing expertise across the team.
• Stay current with industry standards, guidance, and regulations.

Requirements

• Degree (BSc / BEng) in Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, or related discipline; postgraduate qualification desirable.
• Chartered status or working toward Chartered status (e.g., CIWEM, IES, IEMA, GeolSoc).
• Minimum 3-5 years' professional experience in flood risk and drainage projects.
• Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrological modelling software (e.g., FEH, WinFAP FEH, Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, HEC-RAS) and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication, project management, and mentoring skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working and hybrid options
• Pension and private healthcare
• Career development support, including CPD and mentoring
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful projects