Senior Hydrologist

Overview

Envireau is part of the RSK Group of companies. We are recognised as one of the go-to water consultants for leading UK businesses, providing expert solutions in water resource management and regulatory compliance across the UK, always with clarity and integrity in mind.

As a Senior Hydrologist, you will join a technically excellent, diverse, hardworking, and agile team of professionals, where your achievements are celebrated, and your professional development encouraged.

 

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological investigations, including surveys, flow gauging, and water sampling.

• Analyse and interpret catchment / hydrological data, including flow data, water quality, flow paths, flood conveyance and flood zones.
• Conduct numerical modelling to support conceptual site models and risk assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and other documents for clients and regulators.
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Collaborate with principal staff members on project management and technical guidance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff members.

 

Qualifications and experience

• A postgraduate degree level qualification in either Hydrogeology, Engineering, Catchment Management, Hydrology, Geomorphology or similar
• At least 4 years demonstratable practical and technical experience
• Experience of UK water resources and permitting legislation
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite and ArcGIS
• Experience with Grapher, Flood Modeller, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, Causeway Flow, ReFH2, WINFAP, and/or AutoCAD is advantageous
• Ambitious and enthusiastic, and a confident verbal and written communicator
• A self-starter, with a flexible and adaptable approach to work, with imaginative and practical problem-solving skills
• Confidence and aptitude to work in both office and fieldwork environments
• Superb team working and project management skills
• A valid full UK driving licence

 

Personal attributes

• A positive, self-starting and flexible attitude with a real interest in learning and growth
• A desire to get stuck in quickly and apply expertise in a pragmatic way
• A passion for building great relationships with colleagues and clients alike

 

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary of £38,000+, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time contract (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
• Hybrid working with flexible start and finish times, and family-friendly arrangements
• Performance-based individual bonus scheme
• 35 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, plus an annual leave purchase scheme
• Contributory private pension
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical benefits
• Discounted gym memberships
• Income protection and life cover
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Volunteering opportunities and team away days
• Retirement and mortgage advice

 

Our clients love working with us for our regulatory tenacity and collaborative approach, and we’re sure you will too. What would make you a great fit for us? Apply to join our team today!