Managing Consultant Hydrologist (Mid-Senior Level)

Description

• Lead and deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) for major infrastructure and development projects, ensuring compliance with UK planning policy and regulatory requirements
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical quality assurance.
• Liaise with regulators (Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities) and clients to secure approvals
• Manage data collection, hydrological modelling, and interpretation of flood mapping and climate change allowances
• Develop outline drainage strategies and designs, including sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and preliminary hydraulic calculations
• Provide technical input to EIAs and planning submissions, integrating flood risk and drainage considerations

Requirements

• GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS) for spatial analysis
• Data analysis tools (Excel, Python/R for environmental datasets)
• Degree in Hydrology, or related discipline; Chartered or working toward chartership preferred
• Collaboration tools (MS Office Suite, SharePoint)
• Familiarity with SuDS principles and outline drainage design for renewables and infrastructure
• Hydraulic and hydrological modelling tools (e.g., FEH, Flood Modeller, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and report writing skills
• Experience technically reviewing others work
• Proven experience delivering FRAs and drainage strategies for UK projects
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, NPPF, and local authority requirements
• Experience writing FRA proposals

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance