Senior Hydrologist/Modeller

Canal & River Trust; Hatton CP; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a Senior Hydrologist/Modeller to join their national Water Management Team. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in hydrology and modelling to manage water resources effectively across a vast network of waterways. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality data analysis and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while collaborating with diverse teams. With a focus on employee wellbeing and a commitment to diversity, this forward-thinking organization provides a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about water management and making a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

Home working status

Annual £200 personal learning award

Free access to specialist counselling

Access to employee benefits

2 days paid volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Degree in a relevant subject preferred.
• Experience in hydrological and hydraulic modelling studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on water resource management.
• Manage water management projects ensuring delivery to time and budget.

Skills

Hydrological Data Analysis

Hydraulic Modelling

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

GIS Awareness

Education

Post Graduate Degree (e.g. MSc)

Tools

MS Office

GIS or Mapping Systems

Job description

Job Purpose

Job Title: Senior Hydrologist/Modeller

Advertised Salary: £43,500 to £45,500 depending on experience + benefits

Location: Remote, with regular travel across our network required.

We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

We are currently looking for Senior Hydrologists and Senior Modellers to join our national Water Management Team. The job holder will apply a wide range of technical expertise, modelling solutions and knowledge to secure the effective and efficient management of water resources around the network to meet navigational and other water demands, whilst ensuring compliance with relevant legal, environmental and operational constraints.

Location & Coverage

This vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to regularly attend our hub spaces as and when required for team working and meetings. It is essential that applicants are able and willing to work effectively from home and travel when required.

Applicants would ideally be accessible to Hatton for regular catch-ups with the wider team. This role will also involve regular travel to and along the reservoirs, canals and river navigations across the canal network.

We know uncertainty around travel can sometimes be a barrier to applying for a job. Please do not let travel be a barrier to you applying for this role; speak to us at interview or prior to application about what a typical week, month or year may look like and we will be able to clarify our expectations.

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide specialist advice on water resource management and/or flood risk management issues, to operational and central teams.
• Provide expert hydrological/hydraulic data analysis/modelling to the required quality and timeliness.
• Effectively manage water management projects ensuring delivery to time and budget.
• Ensure compliance with The Trust’s and partner's policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of national policies, procedures and plans.
• Display the Trust values and behaviours at all times.
• Ensure that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life.

About You

Technical:

• Preferably a Post Graduate Degree (e.g. MSc) or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Ideally chartered or close to making an application for chartered membership of a professional body.
• Broad knowledge, understanding and application of primary hydrological processes and models.
• Proven experience in the development, application and reporting of hydrological and hydraulic modelling studies.
• Comprehensive experience of handling, manipulating and presenting hydrometric/spatial data.
• Experience in managing technical projects.

General:

• Computer literate in MS Office and awareness/experience of GIS or mapping systems.
• Excellent written communication skills and numerical ability.
• Good presentation skills, able to convey complex information effectively.
• Effective communication and ability to guide and influence technical decision-making.
• Ability to manage own and others' time effectively.
• Positive approach to problem-solving.
• Understanding of regulatory and legislative frameworks affecting the Trust’s water management.
• Valid driving licence appropriate for vehicle to be driven.

As with any job, you may not have everything on the list above and we will be able to support your development into this role with training and support from experienced colleagues.

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If you experience any difficulties with your application or have any enquiries please contact the Recruitment team.

What We Offer

In addition to your salary of £43,500 - £45,500, you will benefit from a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits.

• 25 days paid holiday, plus paid Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days plus Bank Holidays after 3 years.
• Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available.
• Annual £200 personal learning & growth award.
• Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues.
• Access to a range of employee benefits.
• 2 days paid volunteering leave.

At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways and for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust.

Find out more about us on our website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us

If you’d like to find out more about the role, please get in touch.