Senior Hydrologist - Water Resources & Climate Modelling

Mott MacDonald; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Annual bonus schemes

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald’s Water Consultancy Division is recruiting skilled scientists and modellers to drive innovation across hydrology, climate science and water resources projects in the UK and internationally.

You will lead modelling studies, develop new tools, mentor junior colleagues and maintain strong client relationships while delivering technically excellent solutions for major AMP8 frameworks and regulators.

Qualifications

• Degree in hydrology, geography, mathematics, civil engineering, or another related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in low flows hydrology, rainfall-runoff modelling, or water systems modelling (Aquator, WEAP, Pywr).
• Project delivery and management in a consultancy environment.
• Track record in winning work.
• Experience guiding and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent communication and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading water resource management, hydrological modelling and climate impact assessment projects.
• Maintaining key client relationships through technical delivery and customer care.
• Winning work and developing new business with clients and via global reach.
• Contributing to global water resources and flooding discipline, driving innovation and developing tools.
• Providing technical leadership, support and mentoring to junior colleagues.

Skills

Hydrology modelling

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in hydrology/related field

Tools

Aquator

WEAP

Pywr

Job description

Mott MacDonald’s Water Consultancy Division is recruiting skilled scientists and modellers to drive innovation across hydrology, climate science and water resources projects in the UK and internationally.

You will lead modelling studies, develop new tools, mentor junior colleagues and maintain strong client relationships while delivering technically excellent solutions for major AMP8 frameworks and regulators.