Principal Hydrologist

Job Title:

Principal Hydrologist

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1701M26

Location:

Cambridge

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

This is a rare opportunity to join my client, a long-established, market‑leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for applying their extensive skillset across the engineering and environmental sectors. They are currently searching for an experienced, enthusiastic Principal Hydrologist who is willing to take on a number of challenging projects across the region, proactively leading a team of design experts in the field. You will be based near the stunning, academic city of Cambridge.

• Competitive salary package, including long service awards
• Generous annual leave allowance (with the option to buy additional leave)
• Private Healthcare and Life Insurance schemes
• Payment of subscription fees for Professional Body memberships
• 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

• Produce technical documents, including Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), Environmental Statement (ES) chapters, fee proposals, etc.
• Check, amend, and submit technical documents prepared by other colleagues
• Carry out risk assessments, undertaking site walkovers and surveys
• Use relevant software packages (such as WINFAP, ReFH2, etc.) to manage hydrological assessments
• Manage key 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 Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in 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
• Demonstrable 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.
• Proven 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 discipline

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.