Senior Hydrologist & Water Resources Lead (Hybrid)

Mott MacDonald; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension and savings plans

Flexible benefits and professional发展

Job summary

Mott MacDonald’s Water Consultancy Division is recruiting for a driven hydrology specialist to lead modelling and climate impact projects in the UK. You will work on AMP8 frameworks, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff while delivering technically robust solutions.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern, opportunities to innovate with digital tools, and a clear pathway to specialist leadership within a diverse, globally connected team.

Qualifications

• Degree in hydrology, geography, mathematics, civil engineering or related field.
• Experience with rainfall‑runoff modelling and water systems modelling (Aquator/WEAP/Pywr).
• Consultancy project delivery and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead water resource management, hydrological modelling and climate impact projects.
• Maintain client relationships through technical delivery and care.
• Win new work and develop business with clients and global reach.
• Contribute to global water resources and flooding discipline and share knowledge.

Skills

Hydrology degree

Low flows hydrology

Project delivery

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Hydrology degree

Geography degree

Civil engineering degree

Tools

Aquator

WEAP

Pywr

Job description

Mott MacDonald’s Water Consultancy Division is recruiting for a driven hydrology specialist to lead modelling and climate impact projects in the UK. You will work on AMP8 frameworks, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff while delivering technically robust solutions.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern, opportunities to innovate with digital tools, and a clear pathway to specialist leadership within a diverse, globally connected team.