Hydrologist

Derby, Derbyshire
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Job Title: Hydrologist

Ref. No.: CJD0502U26

Location: Based near Derby

Salary: From £35,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a trusted, professional consultancy service, known for lending their skills and expertise to a variety of small- and large-scale projects, specialising in dewatering services. They are currently searching for a motivated, experienced Hydrologist with extensive design knowledge within ground water and dewatering, who is willing to take on a number of challenging projects across the local region. You will be based near the green, conveniently-located city of Derby.

Benefits for the role of Hydrologist include (but are not limited to):

Competitive salary package
Employee Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
A close-knit, inclusive working environment, with a focus on collaboration and innovation

Responsibilities for the role of Hydrologist include:

Supporting projects from initial inception through to detailed design and implementation
Carrying out groundwater impact assessments
Producing conceptual hydrological and hydrogeological models
Designing and assessing temporary/permanent dewatering systems
Generating numerical and analytical groundwater models, in support of prospective designs
Analysing groundwater-surface water interactions and impacts
Producing a number of reports, method statements, and other technical documents
Gathering and interpreting site investigation data and pumping test results
Liaising with clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors

Required skills and experience for the role of Hydrologist include:

First Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or similar
Extensive experience in groundwater and de-watering design, in a UK-based consultancy or local authority setting
Substantial experience with the use of relevant software systems, e.g. MODFLOW, TUFLOW/Flood Modeller/HEC-RAS, SEEP/W, etc.
Demonstrable experience with GIS software (i.e., QGIS, ArcGIS)
Considerable experience with the use of AutoCAD
Experience of developing conceptual models
Proven experience of pumping test design and analysis
Demonstrable experience of assessing groundwater flow, drawdown, and settlement
Extensive experience in undertaking groundwater risk assessments
Excellent working knowledge of hydraulic and hydrogeological principles
Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
Highly-competent in numeracy, and technically-minded

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Hydrologist include:

An additional qualification in a relevant discipline
Possess Chartered Status with a relevant Professional Body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, etc.), or actively working to attain this
Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence
Have a keen understanding of the relevant UK legislation, regulations, and frameworks

If you are interested in the role of Hydrologist, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy

Job Info
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Job Title:
Hydrologist
Company:
Penguin Recruitment
Location:
Derby, Derbyshire
Salary:
£35000 - £50000 Per annum
Posted:
Feb 8th 2026
Closes:
Mar 11th 2026
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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