Senior Hydrologist & Flood Modeller - Hybrid Work, Impact

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Hydrologist / Flood Modeller to join a specialist team in Hemel Hempstead. You will deliver flood risk and hydrology advice on residential, commercial and infrastructure schemes across the UK, with hybrid flexibility and visible project impact.

You will prepare FRAs, drainage strategies and EIA chapters, mentor junior members and manage client communications, while staying current with standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related subject.
• Experience working as a Senior Hydrologist / Flood Modeller within consultancy.
• Strong background in FRAs, SuDS and hydrology reporting.
• Proficiency with Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, HEC-RAS, FEH or WINFAP-FEH.
• Chartered status, or clear progress toward Chartership.
• Strong communication, report writing and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and EIA chapters.
• Support concept and detailed drainage design across development schemes.
• Deliver hydrological and hydraulic modelling for flood risk studies.
• Advise clients on flood policy, SuDS design and water management.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and client communication.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to junior team members.
• Maintain strong awareness of current standards, legislation and best practice.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Report writing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or related

Chartered status or progress toward Chartership

Tools

Flood Modeller

TuFLOW

HEC-RAS

FEH

WINFAP-FEH

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Hydrologist / Flood Modeller to join a specialist team in Hemel Hempstead. You will deliver flood risk and hydrology advice on residential, commercial and infrastructure schemes across the UK, with hybrid flexibility and visible project impact.

You will prepare FRAs, drainage strategies and EIA chapters, mentor junior members and manage client communications, while staying current with standards and policies.