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Senior Hydrologist / Flood Modeller

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Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£42k - £54k Annual
Full-Time
SENIOR HYDROLOGIST
Birmingham
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000

Are you a Senior Hydrologist looking to move into a role where your technical judgement genuinely shapes outcomes? This Senior Hydrologist opportunity in Birmingham offers responsibility, influence and the chance to deliver meaningful work within a respected consultancy.

A well-established environmental consultancy is strengthening its Birmingham team and is seeking a Senior Hydrologist to lead delivery across flood risk, drainage and water resources projects. The Senior Hydrologist will work across the Midlands and wider UK, supporting public and private sector developments within a flexible working structure.

The Role

As a Senior Hydrologist, you will take ownership of technical delivery while supporting project performance and team development.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading Flood Risk Assessments, SuDS strategies and hydrological modelling
* Producing high-quality technical reports for planning and development
* Supporting projects from feasibility through to detailed design
* Liaising with clients, local authorities and regulatory bodies
* Ensuring solutions are practical, compliant and cost-effective
* Mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical outputs
* Maintaining up to date knowledge of legislation and best practice

About You

This Senior Hydrologist role suits an engineer ready to take the next step.

You will ideally have:

* A degree in Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering or similar
* 3 to 5 years' experience in flood risk and drainage
* Chartered status or working towards it
* Experience with FEH, WINFAP, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or HEC-RAS
* Strong communication and project delivery skills

Salary for this Senior Hydrologist position is £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.

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

Reference: 225245333

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Senior Hydrologist / Flood Modeller

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library

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Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£42k - £54k Annual
Full-Time
SENIOR HYDROLOGIST
Birmingham
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000

Are you a Senior Hydrologist looking to move into a role where your technical judgement genuinely shapes outcomes? This Senior Hydrologist opportunity in Birmingham offers responsibility, influence and the chance to deliver meaningful work within a respected consultancy.

A well-established environmental consultancy is strengthening its Birmingham team and is seeking a Senior Hydrologist to lead delivery across flood risk, drainage and water resources projects. The Senior Hydrologist will work across the Midlands and wider UK, supporting public and private sector developments within a flexible working structure.

The Role

As a Senior Hydrologist, you will take ownership of technical delivery while supporting project performance and team development.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading Flood Risk Assessments, SuDS strategies and hydrological modelling
* Producing high-quality technical reports for planning and development
* Supporting projects from feasibility through to detailed design
* Liaising with clients, local authorities and regulatory bodies
* Ensuring solutions are practical, compliant and cost-effective
* Mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical outputs
* Maintaining up to date knowledge of legislation and best practice

About You

This Senior Hydrologist role suits an engineer ready to take the next step.

You will ideally have:

* A degree in Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering or similar
* 3 to 5 years' experience in flood risk and drainage
* Chartered status or working towards it
* Experience with FEH, WINFAP, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or HEC-RAS
* Strong communication and project delivery skills

Salary for this Senior Hydrologist position is £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.

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
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Reference: 225245333

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