Hydrologist

Job Title:

Hydrologist

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2801O26

Location:

Based near Derby

Salary:
From £35,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, an eco-conscious, innovative consultancy service, known for lending their skills and expertise to a variety of small- and large-scale projects, specialising in dewatering services. They are currently seeking a skilled, knowledgeable Hydrologist with extensive design experience within ground water and dewatering, who is willing to take on a number of challenging projects across the local region.

You will be based near the vibrant, industrial city of Derby.

Benefits for the role of Hydrologist include (but are not limited to):

Competitive salary (depending on the skills and experience you can offer the role)
Employee Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements available
Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
A close-knit, inclusive working environment, with a focus on collaboration and innovation

Responsibilities for the role of Hydrologist include:

Supporting projects from initial inception through to detailed design and implementation
Carrying out groundwater impact assessments
Producing conceptual hydrological and hydrogeological models
Designing and assessing temporary/permanent dewatering systems
Generating numerical and analytical groundwater models, in support of prospective designs
Analysing groundwater-surface water interactions and impacts
Producing a number of reports, method statements, and other technical documents
Gathering and interpreting site investigation data and pumping test results
Liaising with clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors

Required skills and experience for the role of Hydrologist include:

UK Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or a cognate discipline
Extensive experience in groundwater and de-watering design, in a UK-based consultancy or local authority setting
Substantial experience with the use of relevant software systems, e.g. MODFLOW, TUFLOW/Flood Modeller/HEC-RAS, SEEP/W, etc.
Demonstrable experience with GIS software (i.e., QGIS, ArcGIS)
Considerable experience with the use of AutoCAD

Experience of developing conceptual models
Proven experience of pumping test design and analysis
Demonstrable experience of assessing groundwater flow, drawdown, and settlement
Extensive experience in undertaking groundwater risk assessments
Excellent working knowledge of hydraulic and hydrogeological principles
Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
Highly-competent in numeracy, and technically-minded

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Hydrologist include:

- A Higher Degree in a relevant discipline

- Possess Chartered Status with a relevant Professional Body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, etc.), or actively working to attain this

- Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence

- Have a keen understanding of the relevant UK legislation, regulations, and frameworks

If you are interested in the role of Hydrologist, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy