Senior / Principal Hydrologist (WINEP And Water Resources)

Advance TRS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist water management consultancy in the UK is seeking a Hydrology & Water Resources Specialist. You will contribute to significant investigations and models supporting water resource planning and regulatory compliance. The role offers opportunities to lead projects, mentor teams, and develop innovative solutions. Ideal candidates have a Master's in Hydrology and a track record in water resources projects. Hybrid working is available, promoting a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Flexible hybrid working

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Working towards, or achieved, chartership with a relevant professional body is preferred.
• Strong track record of contributing to water resources projects in recent AMP cycles.
• Excellent communication skills with clear report writing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to hydrological and water management aspects of WINEP investigations.
• Develop rainfall-runoff models (e.g. GR6J) with robust calibration.
• Stay updated with UK water management regulations.

Education

MSc in Hydrology & Water Resources or similar

Related BSc

Tools

Aquator

PyWR

MISER

Python

R

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Hydrology & Water Resources Specialist
Salary: £40,000-£60,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: UK (hybrid working available)
Type: Permanent

You'll be joining a specialist Catchment Science team delivering technical services and advice across water resources, hydrology, hydroecology, water quality and hydrogeology. The role will focus on contributing to investigations and models that support water resource planning and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to lead on projects, mentor junior colleagues, and develop innovative approaches.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to hydrological and water management aspects of WINEP investigations and WRMP inputs.
• Develop rainfall-runoff models (e.g. GR6J), applying robust calibration techniques.
• Support wider hydrology applications, including flow naturalisation and reservoir mass balance modelling.
• Apply knowledge of demand management and water resources modelling tools (e.g. Aquator, PyWR, MISER).
• Stay up to date with UK water management regulations and guidance.
• Assess climate change resilience using UKCP18 datasets.
• Supervise small hydrology teams, mentoring and supporting junior colleagues.
• Ensure high-quality client and regulator-facing deliverables.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver hydrological inputs into diverse projects.
• (Desirable) Apply programming skills (Python and/or R) to strengthen project outputs.

What Our Client is Looking For

• MSc in Hydrology & Water Resources (or similar) and a related BSc.
• Working towards, or achieved, chartership with a relevant professional body.
• Strong track record of contributing to water resources projects in recent AMP cycles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to produce clear, concise reports.
• Detail-driven, with a strong commitment to quality assurance.

What Our Client Offers

• The chance to work on high-profile projects in the UK and internationally.
• A collaborative team culture with opportunities to mentor and lead.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• A supportive environment for professional development and chartership.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth

This is a chance to develop your technical and leadership skills in a sector experiencing unprecedented growth. With increasing demand for expertise as AMP8 begins, you'll have significant opportunities to shape the future of water management and your own career.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.