Job Title: Principal Hydrologist
Ref. No.: CJD1701I26
Location: Manchester
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a long-established, market-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their extensive skillset across the engineering and environmental sectors. They are on the lookout for a determined, skilled Principal Hydrologist who is willing to take on a number of challenging projects across the region, proactively overseeing a team of design experts in the field. You will be based near the exciting, multicultural city of Manchester.
Benefits
* 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
Responsibilities
* 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
Required Skills and Experience
* 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
Desirable Skills and Experience
* 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.
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