Engineer; Hydrologist

About the role

Engineer (Hydrologist) – Senior Hydrologist

Company
:
United Utilities

Location
:
Lingley Mere, Warrington (Hybrid – in‑person required)

Employment type
:
Full time, Permanent

Salary
:
Competitive

United Utilities is a FTSE 100 company committed to delivering great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England.

As a Senior Hydrologist you will deliver Environmental Hydraulics and Hydrology services to support the Capital Programme, Operational Engineering, Special Projects and Studies and Investigations programmes.

You will manage and deliver projects, conduct data gathering and analysis, design and prepare documents, drawings and specifications, and review proposals by others to provide expert advice.

Collaboration with other technical disciplines and internal clients will build strong relationships and enhance UU’s technical leadership profile.

• Deliver projects and provide technical engineering advice, including data gathering, analysis, design, calculations and document preparation.
• Maintain strong relationships with other disciplines and internal clients.
• Deputise for a Senior Engineer, manage commission orders and develop UU’s engineering standards and procedures.
• Raise the profile of UU Hydro Engineering through technical papers and STEM activities.
• Ensure all activities comply with Health and Safety, Quality Management Systems and United Utilities standards.

• Accredited degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Earth/Enviro Science, Natural Sciences, Geology, etc; working toward Chartership with a relevant professional body (CIWEM, ICE).
• Experience with Flood Estimation Handbook techniques, Flood Modeller Pro, HEC‑RAS, ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Experience in flood capacity and freeboard assessments, wind‑wave overtopping calculations, and hydraulic assessments on reservoir spillways and draw‑down facilities.
• Experience in hydraulic modelling of river systems, flood risk analysis and low‑flow studies.
• Ability to provide technical advice, influence delivery of engineering outcomes on capital and strategic projects in highly technical and commercial environments.
• Current UK/EU driving licence.

• Accredited degree in a relevant subject and working toward Chartered status.

• Annual leave: 26 days (30 days after 4 years), plus 8 bank holidays.
• Competitive pension scheme: up to 14% employer contribution.
• Performance‑related bonus up to 10.5%.
• Comprehensive healthcare plan.
• Gym and wellness discounts (up to 25%).
• Best Doctors, Salary Finance, Wealth at Work courses, EVolve Car Scheme, Share Buy, etc.
• Mental health first aiders and Employee Assistance Plan.
• Enhanced parental leave schemes.

We’re welcoming applications now. For further details, visit our careers page and submit your CV and cover letter.