Job Description
SENIOR HYDROLOGIST
Edinburgh
Hybrid working available
Salary: 45,000 to 60,000 plus benefits
New year, new job. Are you a Senior Hydrologist looking to take ownership of flood risk and drainage projects while remaining part of a supportive, technically strong team? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy where your expertise will directly influence project delivery and client outcomes.
You will be based in the Edinburgh office, working closely with a local team while contributing to projects across Scotland and the wider UK. The role offers exposure to a broad mix of public and private sector developments, providing flood risk, drainage and water environment input wherever clients require support, all within a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
The role
As a Senior Hydrologist, you will lead technical delivery while supporting team development and client engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
Providing technical input to modelling and sustainable drainage solutions
Working closely with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders
Ensuring compliance with legislation, standards and best practice
Mentoring junior staff on technical and project delivery matters
Supporting tenders, fee proposals and business development activity
About you
This role suits a capable Senior Hydrologist ready to progress.
You will ideally have:
A degree in hydrology, hydrogeology, civil or environmental engineering
3 to 5 years’ post-qualification experience in flood risk or drainage
Chartered status or progression toward it
Experience using FEH, Flood Modeller, HEC-RAS, Causeway Flow and AutoCAD
Strong communication and leadership skills
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
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.
