Principal Hydrologist

Location: Glasgow, UK

Salary: GBP 30,000.00 – GBP 40,000.00 Per Annum

Job Level: Senior

Industry: Renewables & Environment

Function: Research, Science & Analytical

Description

About Us:

The company is a leading Environmental Consultancy with over 20 years’ experience of successfully helping clients’ to achieve their goals. They are a trusted advisor to clients across a broad range of sectors, including renewables, energy networks, ports and harbours, minerals, residential and commercial.

As a result of our success, they continue to grow the business and now require a talented and experienced Principal Hydrologist to join our team in the central belt (Glasgow or Edinburgh). .

They offer a flexible work environment, competitive remuneration and benefits package, in-house training programs, a strong emphasis on health and safety, support for continuing education and professional development and the opportunity to work with and learn from other technical experts and professionals.

The Role:

The company have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual with proven experience in hydrology whose skills and work ethic will complement their experienced and growing water team.

The principal role will principally incorporate the following elements:

• Project management and delivery of projects;
• Delivery of technical hydrological and river basin studies for a range of public and private sector clients;
• Provide hydrology and modelling advice/guidance relating to all aspects of fluvial, coastal and pluvial
• flood risk, and river basin processes;
• Input into cross-disciplinary projects (e.g. ecology, impact assessment, engineering); Liaison with clients, regulators, sub-contractors and colleagues; and
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Delivery of technical drainage assessments and designs.
• Play an active role in supporting the company’s business development plan.

The Candidate

Your skills and experience will include:

• Honours or Master’s degree in hydrology or relevant discipline;
• Consultancy experience in project management and delivery;
• Working experience in hydraulic modelling (1D & 2D hydraulic models);
• Hydrology support to EIA and environmental engineering projects;
• Chartered or in the process of/willing to work towards chartership of a recognised professional body;
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation and guidelines across the UK;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
• Full UK drivers licence.
• Working experience in drainage modelling (Microdrainage)
• Experience of Environmental Engineering projects and design would be desirable.

  At EnviroCentre we offer a range of interesting project work, competitive salary package and support to extend your skills and experience through appropriate training and development.

Location: Glasgow, UK

Salary: GBP 30,000.00 – GBP 40,000.00 Per Annum

Job Level: Senior

Industry: Renewables & Environment

Function: Research, Science & Analytical