Senior Hydrologist | Lead Flood Risk & Modelling (Hybrid)

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

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,