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Principal Hydrologist

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-14
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job

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You will join our 2000 strong Water and Environment team, delivering sustainable, resilient solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients including the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities, Utility Companies, National Highways Agencies, National Rail Companies and Airports.

Responsibilities
  • Play a key role in the growth and capability footprint of the Hydrology Team.
  • Stakeholder interface across all technical and commercial matters.
  • Support of project teams, including coordinating planning and tender ( preparing schedule and scope of works).
  • Provide technical expertise for hydrological studies including FRM, EIAs, Reservoir engineering, Low Flow, and Water Resources studies.
  • Continuously develop Subject Matter Expertise in the application of UK Flood hydrologic analysis in line with escribed within Flood Estimation Handbook "FEH".
  • Proactively contribute to the ongoing development of a supportive team environment, taking an active role in the mentoring and professional development of colleagues.
  • Checking and reviewing calculations and technical deliverables
  • Writing and reviewing technical reports
Requirements
  • Experience in Water Resource Studies
  • Experience in the use of R Studio and Python for data analysis and visualisation.
  • A sound knowledge of hydraulic analysis of culverts/bridges using CIRIA methods.
  • Knowledge of hydrometry.
  • Strong hydrology software skills such as Qube, Low Flows 2.
  • A track record in developing (or a desire to develop your skills in) the professional development of peers and colleagues.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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