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Team / Directorate: Hydrology, Geomorphology & Water Resources Management / Operations
Starting salary: £32,544 rising to £35,377 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part-time applicants)
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part-time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term-time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)
Interview Date: 25/09/2025
Post number: 200315 ENV
The role
As a Hydrologist with Natural Resources Wales (NRW), you'll play a key role in supporting internal teams and external stakeholders with technical support on hydrology and water resource management matters.
You'll work with real-world hydrological data—analysing and interpreting it to inform decisions around water abstraction licences, drought response, and post-flood event analysis. You'll also contribute to the effective operation of the River Dee Regulation Scheme, helping ensure sustainable water management in one of the UK's most important catchments.
This is an exciting opportunity to build a foundation in operational hydrology and water resources management. You'll be part of a supportive team, gaining hands-on experience and learning from senior specialists as you assist with complex, high-profile projects. We welcome applications from recent graduates with degrees in relevant environmental or physical sciences (such as physical geography, environmental science, or hydrology). If you're eager to start a meaningful career blending science, data, and environmental impact, this could be the role for you.
Interviews will be held at the Natural Resources Wales office in Buckley (CH7 3AJ).
Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.
About us
You'll join the Hydrology, Geomorphology, and Water Resources Management Team in North Wales, within our Flood and Water Management Department. We cover North and Mid Wales and work on iconic rivers including the Dee, Conwy, and Severn. The role involves a mix of site and office work, providing practical solutions to address the Nature and Climate Emergency.
What you will do
* Provide support for operational decisions and environmental issues through data analysis and reporting.
* Contribute to investigations, identifying concerns, and providing technical responses to support environmental outcomes.
* Check compliance with environmental standards through inspections, monitoring, and surveys.
* Contribute to emergency plans, including drought and flood incident management.
* Produce water situation and drought monitoring reports using hydrometric data.
* Coordinate responses to correspondence and enquiries, ensuring effective information management.
* Develop and maintain strong customer relationships and partnerships.
* Maintain information storage systems for departmental workflow.
* Participate in team planning and undertake actions to support business delivery.
* Promote health & safety best practices and ensure safe working practices.
* Support River Dee management for incident response and flow management.
* Undertake health and safety duties appropriate to the role.
* Adhere to NRW's Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy and understand its operational responsibilities.
* Engage in personal development via the Sgwrs plan.
* Perform any other duties reasonably requested within the role's grade.
Your qualifications, experience, knowledge, and skills
Demonstrate using the STAR method:
* Degree in relevant scientific subject (e.g., physical geography, environmental science, civil engineering).
* Membership or willingness to work towards membership of professional bodies (e.g., CIWEM, ICE).
* Relevant experience in hydrology, water resources, flood risk management, or data analysis.
* Understanding of hydrological parameters, data types, and measurement methods.
* Computer literacy, technical report writing, and data manipulation skills.
* Full UK driving license.
Welsh language level requirements
* Essential: Level A1 - Basic understanding and use of simple Welsh phrases, no conversational Welsh required.
If you do not meet the A1 requirement, NRW offers learning options and support to help you develop Welsh language skills during employment.
Benefits
This role offers benefits including:
* Civil Service Pension Scheme with 28.97% employer contributions.
* Starting 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days.
* Generous leave entitlements for various needs.
* Commitment to professional development.
* Health and wellbeing benefits.
* Weekly wellbeing hour.
See full details of employee benefits.
NRW encourages applications from under-represented communities and guarantees interviews for qualified candidates with disabilities. We offer competitive pay scales, professional growth opportunities, and support Welsh language skills development. We are a Bilingual organization complying with the Welsh Language Standards.
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