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Senior Hydrologist/Flood Modeller
Job in
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-09
Listing for:
Penguin Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-09
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
SENIOR HYDROLOGIST / FLOOD MODELLER
Hemel Hempstead
Hybrid working available
Salary: £48,000 to £65,000 plus benefits
New year, new job. Are you a Senior Hydrologist or Flood Modeller looking to move away from rigid corporate structures and into a consultancy where your technical expertise genuinely shapes outcomes? This is an opportunity to join a specialist team where your contribution is visible, valued and influential.
You will be based from the Hemel Hempstead office, working closely with a highly experienced hydrology and flood risk team while contributing to projects across the UK. The work spans major residential, commercial and infrastructure developments, delivering flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and sustainable water management solutions wherever clients require support, all within a flexible hybrid working structure.
The role
As a Senior Hydrologist or Flood Modeller, you will take technical ownership of hydrology and flood risk inputs while supporting team growth and project delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing Flood Risk Assessments, EIA chapters and drainage strategies
* Reviewing and contributing to concept and detailed drainage designs
* Applying hydrological and hydraulic modelling tools to support flood modelling
* Advising on flood risk policy, water quality and SuDS design
* Managing project programmes, budgets and client relationships
* Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior staff
* Keeping up to date with legislation, standards and best practice
About you
This role suits an experienced Senior Hydrologist or Flood Modeller ready to lead.
You will ideally have:
* A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or similar
* Chartered status or progression toward it
* Strong experience delivering FRAs, SuDS and hydrology reports
* Proficiency with Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, HEC-RAS, FEH or WINFAP-FEH
* Excellent report writing, communication and leadership skills
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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