Senior Hydrologist (Flood Risk Consultant)

Overview

In this role you will lead and deliver flood risk and drainage projects, shaping solutions that enhance climate resilience for communities across the UK. You’ll work within a large, collaborative Water Environment Team to tackle complex hydraulic and hydrological challenges and mentor junior colleagues. Your work supports public water supply resilience, sustainable wastewater infrastructure, and LLFA initiatives. This is a senior position with a strong emphasis on leadership, quality assurance, and business development.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• annual leave with buy/sell options
• private medical insurance
• group income protection & life assurance

Responsibilities

• lead flood risk and drainage consultancy projects across the water sector
• perform hydraulic modelling and hydrology work (Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM)
• apply hydrological methods (FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP) and design SuDS
• develop development planning support and LLFA studies (SWMPs, Local Flood Risk Management Plans, Flood Protection Schemes)
• contribute to river restoration and natural flood management initiatives
• prepare Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• conduct GIS analyses (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS)
• mentor junior staff, support quality assurance processes, and contribute to business development
• shape the strategic direction of the flood risk capability

Key requirements

• degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or related field
• chartered or working towards chartered status with CIWEM, ICE or equivalent
• strong track record delivering water environment projects and managing multiple complex programs
• excellent technical report writing for technical and non-technical audiences
• ability to build trusted client relationships and lead, mentor, and influence teams

• leadership
• communication
• collaboration
• Flood Risk Assessments aligned with national planning policy
• hydraulic modelling with Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM
• hydrological methods FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP

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