Job Title: Hydrologist
Ref. No.: CJD1701D26
Location: Based near Leicester
Salary: From £35,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a forward-thinking, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their skills and expertise to a variety of projects, primarily specialising in dewatering services. They are currently seeking a willing, knowledgeable Hydrologist with extensive design experience within ground water and dewatering, who is willing to take on a number of challenging projects across the local region. You will be based near the thriving, historical city of Leicester.
Benefits for the role of Hydrologist include (but are not limited to):
Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Employee Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave package
Flexible working arrangements (hybrid working options available)
Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
A close-knit, inclusive working environment, with a focus on innovative thinking
Responsibilities for the role of Hydrologist include:
Supporting projects at all stages of the process, from initial inception through to detailed design and implementation
Undertaking groundwater impact assessments
Producing conceptual hydrological and hydrogeological models
Designing and assessing temporary/permanent dewatering systems
Generating numerical and analytical groundwater models, in support of prospective designs
Analysing groundwater-surface water interactions and impacts
Preparing a number of technical documents, including technical reports, method statements, etc.
Gathering and interpreting site investigation data and pumping test results
Liaising with clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors
Required skills and experience for the role of Hydrologist include:
UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a cognate discipline
Extensive experience in groundwater and de-watering design, in a UK-based consultancy or local authority setting
Substantial experience with the use of relevant software systems, e.g. MODFLOW, TUFLOW/Flood Modeller/HEC-RAS, SEEP/W, etc.
Demonstrable experience with GIS software (i.e., QGIS, ArcGIS)
Considerable experience with the use of AutoCAD
Experience of developing conceptual models
Proven experience of pumping test design and analysis
Demonstrable experience of assessing groundwater flow, drawdown, and settlement
Extensive experience in undertaking groundwater risk assessments
Excellent working knowledge of hydraulic and hydrogeological principles
Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
Highly-competent in numeracy, with a technical mindset
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Hydrologist include:
- A Master's Degree in a relevant discipline
- Possess Chartered Status with a relevant Professional Body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, etc.), or actively working to attain this
- Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence
- Have a keen understanding of the relevant UK legislation, regulations, and frameworks
If you are interested in the role of 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