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Position Summary
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Hydrologist to join a leading environmental consultancy in Wigan. This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across flood risk, drainage, and water resources, supporting both private and public sector clients. You’ll play a key role in delivering technically robust solutions while mentoring junior staff and contributing to business growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Flood Risk Assessments, sustainable drainage strategies (SuDS), and hydrological modelling.
* Prepare high-quality technical reports, assessments, and recommendations for planning and development projects.
* Support project delivery from feasibility through to detailed design and implementation.
* Liaise with clients, local authorities, and statutory bodies, ensuring solutions are practical, compliant, and cost-effective.
* Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing expertise across the team.
* Stay current with industry standards, guidance, and regulations.
Requirements
* Degree (BSc / BEng) in Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, or related discipline; postgraduate qualification desirable.
* Chartered status or working toward Chartered status (e.g., CIWEM, IES, IEMA, GeolSoc).
* Minimum 3.5 years professional experience in flood risk and drainage projects.
* Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrological modelling software (e.g., FEH, WinFAP FEH, Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, HEC-RAS) and AutoCAD.
* Excellent communication, project management, and mentoring skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Flexible working and hybrid options
* Pension and private healthcare
* Career development support, including CPD and mentoring
* Opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful projects
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.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Advertising Services
Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
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