Principal Hydrologist
Location: Manchester
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
We are seeking a determined principal hydrologist to lead challenging projects across the region. The role involves proactively overseeing a team of design experts and ensuring projects meet the highest standards.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package, including long‑service awards
* Generous annual leave allowance (option to buy additional leave)
* Private health care and life insurance schemes
* Payment of subscription fees for professional body memberships
* Company pension scheme
* Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
* Electric vehicle (EV) scheme
* Focus on continuing professional development (CPD) with career progression opportunities
* Close‑knit team with emphasis on 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 colleagues
* Carry out risk assessments, undertake site walkovers and surveys
* Use relevant software packages (e.g. WINFAP, ReFH2, etc.) to manage hydrological assessments
* Manage key working relationships with clients and stakeholders, including local authorities and regulatory bodies within the water sector
* 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
* UK bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering, environmental science, geography, etc.
* Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. CEng, CIWEM, etc.)
* Extensive experience within a design‑based hydrological role in a UK consultancy or local authority setting
* Demonstrable experience of report‑writing and producing technical documents, particularly FLAs (FRA)
* Considerable experience with 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 written and verbal communication and organisational skills
* Full, valid UK driving licence, able to travel to sites as required
Desirable skills and experience
* 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. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.
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