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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