SLR Consulting
Hydrology Consultant
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SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Hydrologist to join our established Flood Risk and Water Environment team, delivering projects for a diverse range of public and private sector clients, including developers, Local Flood Authorities, water companies and environmental regulators.
Working alongside experienced Hydrologists, Hydraulic Modellers, Hydrogeologists, Water Resources Planners and Water Quality Scientists, you'll support the delivery of flood risk and water environment projects across the UK. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop your technical capabilities through a combination of office-based analysis, site visits and mentoring from experienced professionals.
You will be involved in:
- Undertaking hydrological assessments to support flood risk and hydraulic modelling studies.
- Deriving hydrological inputs using industry-standard methodologies and software.
- Preparing technical reports, calculations and supporting documentation.
- Supporting the development of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRAs).
- GIS analysis and mapping.
- Site visits, catchment walkovers and stakeholder meetings where required.
- Supporting project delivery teams on a variety of flood risk and water environment projects.
You will join a friendly and collaborative team, with flexibility to be based from our Manchester, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle or Nottingham offices. Other UK locations may also be considered.
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Rewards & Benefits
SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.
Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
- Company pension.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life, income, and travel insurance.
- Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes.
- Flexible, hybrid and agile working.
- 25 days' annual leave plus flexible public holidays.
- Buy or sell leave options.
- Core working hours.
- Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay.
- Workplace Nursery benefit.
- Volunteering and Community Giving.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause, supporting our people both professionally and personally.
About You
You will have gained some consultancy or similar commercial experience supporting hydrology, flood risk or water environment projects.
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
- A commitment to working towards chartership with CIWEM, ICE or a similar professional institution.
- Experience using hydrological methods and software such as FEH, ReFH2 and WINFAP.
- Experience using LowFlows would be advantageous.
- An understanding of hydrological assessment techniques and UK industry guidance.
- Experience supporting Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRAs) or similar technical studies.
- A basic understanding of UK flood risk policy, planning guidance and climate change allowances.
- Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
- Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A proactive approach to learning, development and professional growth.
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Desirable
- Experience developing or interpreting 1D and 2D hydraulic models using software such as TUFLOW and Flood Modeller.
Culture & Inclusion
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
If this Hydrologist role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.
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