Job Description
This is a remote position.
This role can be based from an office in Stockport or London, or based from home within the UK.
As a Senior or Consultant Hydrologist you will lead and grow the Water Environment team to resolve our client’s flood risk and drainage issues, and to deliver environmentally positive solutions to their broader challenges.
You will assess, model, and manage water resources across a variety of projects, including flood risk assessments, catchment studies, and drainage design. You will work closely with engineers, planners, and environmental specialists to deliver sustainable, evidence-based solutions for clients in both the public and private sectors.
Who are we?
We are Envance, an environmental and sustainability management consultancy driven by our values and core beliefs. We believe that a better future for people and the planet doesn't need to be at the expense of success in the present.
Our purpose is to help our clients become more sustainable, and to realise the opportunities and benefits that this can bring to their business.
Achieving positive outcomes and adding value is central to our beliefs and approach. We offer positive, pragmatic and innovative advice, embracing new and emerging methods where we can.
We believe that we can achieve more together, and that by working with our clients and supply chain partners to deliver projects and improve performance we can create a better world now and for the future.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake hydrological and hydrogeological assessments, flood risk analyses, and water balance studies.
* Develop and review Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS) strategies and designs.
* Use hydrological and hydraulic modelling software such as HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, MIKE SHE, or InfoWorks ICM.
* Analyse field data, remote sensing outputs, and GIS datasets to support project recommendations.
* Prepare high-quality technical reports, proposals, and client presentations.
* Provide advice on water resource management, flood mitigation, and climate resilience.
* Liaise with clients, regulators, and local authorities to ensure technical and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
* Degree (or higher) in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Demonstrable experience in hydrological analysis and modelling.
* Proven experience in SuDS design and assessment.
* Proficiency in GIS tools and hydrological modelling software.
* Strong analytical, written, and communication skills.
* A collaborative, proactive approach and a genuine interest in sustainable water management.
Benefits
* 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Additional leave after 2 years service
* Additional day's birthday leave
* Unlimited training budget with your training plan
* 3 paid volunteer days
* Enhanced contributory pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Healthcare scheme
* Monthly well-being allowance for you to spend as on a sport or activity of your choice
* Discretionary profit share scheme
* Free parking
Requirements
Experience of flood risk assessment and flood modelling, natural flood management and SUDs design Enthusiastic commitment to the role of consultancy in improving environmental and sustainability outcomes whist being sensitive to and considerate of needs of clients, colleagues and other stakeholders Experience within a commercial consultancy role. Pro-active solution focused Flexible approach to work, ability to work on multiple projects