Senior Hydrologist / Flood Modeller

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

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Wigan is looking for an experienced Senior Hydrologist to lead flood risk assessments and support project delivery. This role involves mentoring junior staff and preparing technical reports while working on impactful projects. The ideal candidate has a degree in Hydrogeology or Civil Engineering, a minimum of 3-5 years' experience, and proficiency in relevant software. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Pension and private healthcare

Career development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in flood risk and drainage projects.
• Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrological modelling software.
• Chartered status or pursuing it is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Flood Risk Assessments and hydrological modelling.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Support project delivery from feasibility to implementation.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Hydrological modelling

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Hydrogeology or Civil Engineering

Tools

FEH

Flood Modeller

AutoCAD

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

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.