Senior Hydrologist / Flood Modeller

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Hydrologist to join our North West team in Wigan. The role offers hybrid working from the Wigan office and regional exposure across the UK.

You will lead flood risk assessments, hydrological modelling and SuDS strategies, produce planning reports, mentor junior staff and liaise with clients and authorities. The ideal candidate has a degree in Hydrogeology or Civil Engineering, 3–5 years' flood risk experience, and progression toward Chartered status,

Qualifications

• Degree in Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years' experience in flood risk and drainage.
• Chartered status or progression toward it.
• Experience with FEH, WinFAP FEH, Flood Modeller, TuFLOW or HEC-RAS.
• Strong communication, project management and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading Flood Risk Assessments, SuDS strategies and hydrological modelling.
• Producing high-quality technical reports for planning and development projects.
• Supporting projects from feasibility through to detailed design and delivery.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and statutory bodies.
• Ensuring solutions are practical, compliant and cost-effective.
• Mentoring junior engineers and sharing technical expertise.
• Keeping up to date with legislation, guidance and best practice.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Degree in Hydrogeology or Civil Engineering

Tools

FEH

WinFAP FEH

Flood Modeller

TuFLOW

HEC-RAS

Job description

SENIOR HYDROLOGIST

Wigan

Hybrid working available

Salary: £42,000 to £58,000 plus benefits

New year, new job. Are you a Senior Hydrologist looking to step into a role where your technical judgement genuinely shapes outcomes rather than getting lost in layers of sign-off? This is an opportunity to join a leading environmental consultancy where your expertise is visible, valued and trusted.

You will be based from the Wigan office, working closely with a regional water and environmental team while contributing to projects across the North West and wider UK. The role spans flood risk, drainage and water resources work for both public and private sector clients, supporting developments wherever they are located while remaining anchored to a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

The role

As a Senior Hydrologist, you will lead technical delivery while supporting team development and project performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading Flood Risk Assessments, SuDS strategies and hydrological modelling
• Producing high-quality technical reports for planning and development projects
• Supporting projects from feasibility through to detailed design and delivery
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and statutory bodies
• Ensuring solutions are practical, compliant and cost-effective
• Mentoring junior engineers and sharing technical expertise
• Keeping up to date with legislation, guidance and best practice

About you

This role suits a capable Senior Hydrologist ready to progress.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 3 to 5 years' professional experience in flood risk and drainage
• Chartered status or progression toward it
• Experience using FEH, WinFAP FEH, Flood Modeller, TuFLOW or HEC-RAS
• Strong communication, project management and mentoring skills

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.