Senior Hydrologist

Overview

Envireau, an RSK Group company, is recruiting a Senior Hydrologist to join the team based in one of our UK offices:
Bristol, Shrewsbury, Derby, Richmond or Stirling. This is a full-time, permanent position.

• Conduct hydrological investigations, including surveys, flow gauging, and water sampling.
• Analyse and interpret catchment / hydrological data, including flow data, water quality, flow paths, flood conveyance and flood zones.
• Conduct numerical modelling to support conceptual site models and risk assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and other documents for clients and regulators.
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Collaborate with principal staff members on project management and technical guidance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff members.

• A postgraduate degree level qualification in either Hydrogeology, Engineering, Catchment Management, Hydrology, Geomorphology or similar.
• At least 4 years demonstrable practical and technical experience.
• Experience of UK water resources and permitting legislation.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite and ArcGIS.
• Experience with Grapher, Flood Modeller, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, Causeway Flow, ReFH2, WINFAP, and/or AutoCAD is advantageous.
• Ambitious and enthusiastic, a confident verbal and written communicator.
• A self-starter, with a flexible and adaptable approach to work, imaginative and practical problem‑solving skills.
• Confidence and aptitude to work in both office and fieldwork environments.
• Superb team working and project management skills.
• A valid full UK driving licence.

• A positive, self‑starting and flexible attitude with a real interest in learning and growth.
• A desire to get stuck in quickly and apply expertise in a pragmatic way.
• A passion for building great relationships with colleagues and clients alike.

The position is based in one of our UK offices:
Bristol, Shrewsbury, Derby, Richmond or Stirling.

• Competitive salary of £38,000+, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working with flexible start and finish times, and family‑friendly arrangements.
• Performance‑based individual bonus scheme.
• 35 days' annual leave including bank holidays, plus an annual leave purchase scheme.
• Contributory private pension.
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical benefits.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Income protection and life cover.
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes.
• Volunteering opportunities and team away days.
• Retirement and mortgage advice.