Senior / Principal Hydrologist or Drainage (Civil) EngineerManchester or CambridgeUp to £60,000 Hybrid – 3 Days Office MinimumAbout the OpportunityTalent Torch is supporting a leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancy who deliver innovative, sustainable solutions across major UK development and infrastructure projects. You’ll join a highly respected Hydrology team made up of hydrologists, hydraulic modellers and civil engineers, playing a key role in technical delivery, team leadership, project strategy and client management. This is a brilliant opportunity for a Senior or Principal-level professional who wants to step into a central role shaping a growing national team.You’ll be based in either Manchester or Cambridge, with hybrid working and occasional collaboration days at the Sheffield office. What You’ll Be DoingDepending on your background (Hydrology OR Drainage Engineering), your work will include:Hydrology Focus:Preparing flood risk assessments, environmental statement chapters and technical hydrology reportsConducting site walkovers, surveys and risk assessmentsHydrological modelling using FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP and other industry-standard toolsConsulting with water regulators, statutory bodies and stakeholdersSupporting fee proposals and client engagementMentoring junior staff and contributing to team developmentDrainage (Civil) Engineering Focus:Delivering drainage strategies (surface water, foul water, SuDS, highway drainage)Preparing technical reports and supporting fee proposalsCarrying out site walkovers, CCTV investigations and survey oversightWorking with statutory authorities and water regulatorsManaging budgets and timeframes under senior guidanceAbout YouDegree in Geography, Environmental/Earth Sciences or Civil/Environmental Engineering5–7+ years in consultancy (hydrology, flood risk, hydraulic modelling or drainage design)Chartered or working towards chartership (C.WEM, CEnv, CEng etc.)Leadership experience: mentoring, technical review, project managementStrong stakeholder/client communication and commercial awarenessFamiliar with UK policy & guidance: National flood policy, drainage standards, DCG, Building Regs etc.Software experience relevant to your discipline (HECRAS, TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, Causeway Flow, PDS, CAD etc.)Full UK driving licence + ability to undertake site visitsIf you meet around 80% of the requirements, the team still wants to hear from you. What’s On OfferA genuinely supportive and collaborative environment with strong progression opportunities, plus:Salary up to £60,000Hybrid working with flexibility24 days holiday + stats (option to purchase more)Private Healthcare & Life InsurancePension scheme & long-service awardsPaid professional subscriptionsEV car schemeSocial events and a friendly, multidisciplinary cultureStrong training and CPD support (internal & external)Contact us at Talent@talent-torch.co.uk with an up to date CV or apply directly here.