Principal Hydrologist

Job Title:
Principal Hydrologist

.: CJD
2401I26

Location:
Manchester

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a highly-regarded, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their extensive skillset across the engineering and environmental sectors. They are actively seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic Principal Hydrologist who is willing to take on a number of challenging projects across the region, proactively overseeing a team of design experts in the field. You will be based near the sprawling, diverse city of Manchester.

• Highly-competitive salary, with long service awards
• Generous annual leave allowance (plus the option to buy additional leave)
• Private Healthcare and Life Insurance schemes
• Payment of subscription fees for memberships of Professional Bodies
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
• Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
• A focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with career progression opportunities
• A close-knit team, with a focus on team bonding and social events

• Author technical documents, including Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), Environmental Statement (ES) chapters, fee proposals, etc.
• Check, amend, and submit technical documents prepared by other colleagues
• Undertake risk assessments, site walkovers, and surveys
• Manage hydrological assessments, using the relevant software packages (such as WINFAP, ReFH2, etc.)
• Manage important working relationships with a range of clients and other stakeholders, including Local Authorities, regulatory bodies within the water sector, etc.
• Oversee all aspects of projects, ensuring they are completed to the highest standards, adhering to budgetary restrictions and time constraints
• Provide support and mentorship to colleagues, throughout their CPD

• A UK Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, etc.)
• Possess Chartered Status with a relevant Professional Body (e.g., CEng, CIWEM, etc.)
• Extensive experience within a design-based hydrological role, within a UK consultancy (or Local Authority) setting
• Substantial experience of report-writing and producing technical documents, particularly Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)
• Considerable experience with the relevant software packages, including WINFAP, HECRAS, TUFLOW, ESTRY, Flood Modeller, FEH Statistical Analysis, etc.
• Demonstrable ability to successfully lead a high-performing team of professionals within the sector
• Good working knowledge of the relevant UK legislation, regulations, and policy
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills
• Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence, able to travel to sites as and when required

• A Higher Degree in a relevant field

If you are interested in the role of Principal 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.