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Hydrologist
Hydrologist – Water Resources Modeller (80 years+ of Arup’s trusted approach)
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. We work across the entire water cycle—partnering with utilities, governments, commercial/domestic water users—in designing, maintaining key infrastructure, and advising on natural catchments, flood defences, and long-term economic/environmental/social impacts.
The Opportunity
Arup is seeking talented Hydrologists with experience in water resources assessments (e.g., WRMP support, strategic planning, supply/demand analysis, drought planning). Your role will include:
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams—covering flood/coastal risk management, water regulation, infrastructure, sustainability, and environmental planning—to deliver high-quality projects on scope, time, and budget.
- Strengthening client relationships, driving technical/commercial project delivery, and contributing to research-consultancy hybrid assignments.
- Integrating Arup’s expertise into value-driven water-sector solutions.
- Supporting career development toward chartered status with professional institutions.
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This position offers impactful work improving resilience and sustainability across the UK, alongside Arup’s leading experts.
Is This Role Right for You?
If you align with these skills/experience—and passion for the water sector—we’d love to hear from you.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in water resource modelling, particularly using PyWR.
- Proficiency in other tools: Aquator, MISER, WEAP, or SWAT (a plus).
- Advanced Excel modelling/simulation (formulas, macros/VBA, optimisation).
- Strong hydrological expertise:
- Climate change impacts
- Rainfall–runoff modelling
- Water resource analytics
- Stochastic/probabilistic and low-flow analysis
- Ability to build long-term relationships with teams, clients, and stakeholders.
Desirable Qualities
- UK/international awareness of emerging water issues.
- GIS experience (ArcGIS, QGIS, scripting).
- Chartership (or active pursuit of it) in a relevant institution.
- Scenarios/strategic planning experience (e.g., adaptive pathways, MCDA).
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📌 Note: Visa sponsorship is unavailable. Applicants must have valid UK work authorization.
What We Offer You
Rewards & Growth
- Fair, competitive pay (aligned with contribution) and profit-sharing (Arup’s trust-model ownership).
- Comprehensive benefits:
- Private medical/life/accident life/income protection insurance.
- Flexible wellness perks (health, family care, financial).
- Career framework supporting learning, belonging, and impact—with opportunities to shape outcomes for clients/communities.
Culture & Values
- Equal-opportunity employer embracing diversity in all forms (age, gender identity, disability, neurotype, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background).
- UN SDG-aligned values foster equitable workplaces; employee networks support inclusion (e.g., race/ethnic, LGBTQ+).
- Accessible recruitment: Contact maria.mindrut@arup.com for adjustments.
Visit www.arup.com/careers to explore life at Arup.
Closing Date: 15.07.2026 (early applications advised in case of high volumes).*
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