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Principal Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant

Job in Glasgow, Glasgow City Area, G1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Water Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Principal Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant

Location:

Glasgow
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000

Are you a Principal Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant looking for greater technical ownership and exposure to complex projects? This Glasgow opportunity combines hydraulic modelling, hydrology, technical assurance and client responsibility across major UK and international schemes.

The Opportunity

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for a Principal Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant to join its established water team. You will provide technical leadership across flood risk, hydrology and hydraulic modelling while remaining closely involved in project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead flood risk, hydrology and hydraulic modelling work
  • Review complex hydraulic models and Flood Risk Assessments
  • Provide technical advice across infrastructure and development projects
  • Support climate adaptation and water environment assessments
  • Manage project delivery and client relationships
  • Work with multidisciplinary design and environmental teams
  • Mentor junior and mid-level consultants and modellers
  • Support proposals, work winning and development of the technical service
Candidate Requirements
  • Strong consultancy experience in flood risk and hydrology
  • Chartered professional status or working towards Chartership
  • Advanced hydraulic modelling and technical review capability
  • Experience delivering complex Flood Risk Assessments and hydrological studies
  • Strong client-facing and project management skills
  • Experience mentoring and developing technical staff
Why Apply?

This Principal Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant role offers the chance to remain technically focused while taking greater responsibility for projects, clients and people. The salary is £60,000 – £70,000, alongside flexible working, strong benefits and clear progression.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

If this role feels close but not quite perfect, please do not be put off from applying. I specialise in Civil Engineering, Water and Flood Risk recruitment and may also be able to help with other suitable roles that are not currently advertised.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years’ recruitment experience.

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