Senior Hydrologist / Flood Modeller

Penguin Recruitment

Remote-friendly

ob Title: Senior Hydrologist
Location: Birmingham
Hybrid: Flexible / Hybrid

Position Summary
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Hydrologist to join a leading environmental consultancy in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across flood risk, drainage, and water resources, supporting both private and public sector clients. You'll play a key role in delivering technically robust solutions while mentoring junior staff and contributing to business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Flood Risk Assessments, sustainable drainage strategies (SuDS), and hydrological modelling.

  • Prepare high-quality technical reports, assessments, and recommendations for planning and development projects.

  • Support project delivery from feasibility through to detailed design and implementation.

  • Liaise with clients, local authorities, and statutory bodies, ensuring solutions are practical, compliant, and cost-effective.

  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing expertise across the team.

  • Stay current with industry standards, guidance, and regulations.

Requirements

  • Degree (BSc / BEng) in Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, or related discipline; postgraduate qualification desirable.

  • Chartered status or working toward Chartered status (e.g., CIWEM, IES, IEMA, GeolSoc).

  • Minimum 3-5 years' professional experience in flood risk and drainage projects.

  • Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrological modelling software (e.g., FEH, WinFAP FEH, Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, HEC-RAS) and AutoCAD.

  • Excellent communication, project management, and mentoring skills.

  • Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Flexible working and hybrid options

  • Pension and private healthcare

  • Career development support, including CPD and mentoring

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful projects

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.

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