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About the Role
SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, seeking a Hydrologist to join their Flood Risk and Water Environment team. This role involves delivering projects for diverse clients and offers opportunities for technical development through analysis, site visits, and mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Undertake hydrological assessments to support flood risk and hydraulic modelling studies.
- Derive hydrological inputs using industry-standard methodologies and software.
- Prepare technical reports, calculations, and supporting documentation.
- Support the development of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRAs).
- Perform GIS analysis and mapping.
- Conduct site visits, catchment walkovers, and stakeholder meetings.
- Support project delivery teams on flood risk and water environment projects.
Requirements
- Consultancy or similar commercial experience supporting hydrology, flood risk, or water environment projects.
- 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 is advantageous.
- Understanding of hydrological assessment techniques and UK industry guidance.
- Experience supporting Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRAs), or similar technical studies.
- 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.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proactive approach to learning, development, and professional growth.
- Experience developing or interpreting 1D and 2D hydraulic models using software such as TUFLOW and Flood Modeller (Desirable).
Skills
- Hydrological assessments
- Hydrological input derivation
- Technical report preparation
- Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
- Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRAs)
- GIS analysis
- Mapping
- Site visits
- Catchment walkovers
- Stakeholder meetings
- FEH
- ReFH2
- WINFAP
- LowFlows
- ArcGIS Pro
- QGIS
- TUFLOW
- Flood Modeller
Location
- Manchester
- London
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Newcastle
- Nottingham
- Other UK locations
Work Type
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working
- Agile working
Experience Level
- Consultancy or similar commercial experience
Education Level
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life, income, and travel insurance
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- 25 days' annual leave
- Flexible public holidays
- Buy or sell leave options
- Core working hours
- Cross-border remote working
- Sabbatical opportunities
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhanced paternity pay
- Enhanced adoption leave pay
- Workplace Nursery benefit
- Volunteering and Community Giving
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Specialist support for mental health, stress, and menopause
About the Company
- SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions.
- Operates within a collaborative, people-first culture.
- Has a 'One Team' culture providing a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Offers structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership and professional qualifications.
Equal Opportunity
- Inclusion is fundamental.
- Committed to equal opportunities.
- Fosters a workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks.
- Welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
- Is a Disability Confident Committed employer.
- Offers adjustments during the recruitment process if required.