Hydrologist - Hybrid Role in Water & Environment Projects

Global Professional Consultants; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Enhanced pension and health insurance

Life assurance and income protection

Annual leave purchase scheme

Professional memberships and charter-­

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants is seeking a Hydrologist to join their Water & Environment team across Dublin, Galway, Cork or Castlebar. The role involves hydrological assessments, flood risk analyses and drainage studies on infrastructure and development projects.

You will collect and interpret hydrological and meteorological data, prepare technical reports, support EIARs and planning applications, and contribute to sustainable water management and climate resilience initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience undertaking hydrological assessments and flood risk studies.
• Strong understanding of Irish planning, environmental and flood risk guidance.
• Experience with drainage design and surface water management principles.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience within infrastructure, water or environmental projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking hydrological assessments, Flood Risk Assessments and drainage studies.
• Collecting, analysing and interpreting hydrological and meteorological data.
• Preparing technical reports and environmental assessments.
• Supporting EIARs and planning applications with hydrology inputs.
• Assisting with project scoping, planning and programme delivery.
• Supporting the delivery of sustainable water management and climate resilience solutions.

Skills

Hydrology data analysis

Flood risk assessments

Drainage design principles

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Hydrology or related discipline

Job description

Global Professional Consultants is seeking a Hydrologist to join their Water & Environment team across Dublin, Galway, Cork or Castlebar. The role involves hydrological assessments, flood risk analyses and drainage studies on infrastructure and development projects.

You will collect and interpret hydrological and meteorological data, prepare technical reports, support EIARs and planning applications, and contribute to sustainable water management and climate resilience initiatives.