Senior Hydrologist

Salary Circa 45k depending on skills and experience PermanentLocation: Hybrid working at least 2 days per week in the office 1 day of which will be in our offices in Cambridge. The other day is flexible according to your locationMust have ability to travel to other Anglian Water sites as and when requiredPrivate health careVirtual GP service for you and your householdDouble-matched pensionLife assurance at 8 times salaryEmbrace a Water-Resilient Future with Anglian WaterJoin us at Anglian Water and dive into a career dedicated to protecting one of our most precious this role youll contribute directly to our strategies to conserve water and protect ecosystems affected by climate change. Your technical skills will play a critical role in our mission to manage water resources and mitigate drought risks. This is not just a job; its an opportunity to safeguard the future of water for our communities and the natural environment.Be part of a purpose-driven technical team dedicated to securing a resilient water future for our region and ensuring a lasting legacy for future generations by helping to develop our next Drought Plan.What will you be doingThis is an analytical and scientific role which works to ensure the security of supply of upstream resources in terms of quantity quality current and long-term view depending on the situation.Your role will involve working with a number of key internal and external stakeholders where you will work both tactically and strategically to respond and develop plans for managing Drought for surface water and groundwater resources.You will ensure surface water and catchment risk assessments are fully investigated and updated. You will also be responsible for making recommendations for business decisions escalating risks and delivering key actions.The successful applicant will have the following key responsibilities:Lead and enable the production of hydrological modelling analysis and information; required for the preparation and delivery of the Anglian Water Drought Plan reservoir refill curves or reviews of energy costs.Provide water resource seasonal forecasting and monthly situation updates in a timely manner with recommendations to the business.Present findings and updates on their projects or actions to mitigate risk at relevant forums or information required for senior leader events (e.g. NDG Water UK WRE).Investigate and collate responses to regulator (e.g. Environment Agency DWI) council (e.g. Planning applications or abstraction points in proximity to council structures) customer or wider business queries linked to hydrology and raw water resources (e.g. flooding abstraction potential or hydrological impact assessments to support abstraction licence conditions).Support the delivery of Water Resources & Drought and wider business strategies as a key subject matter expert (e.g. Production Planning Strategic Reservoirs Nitrates and other raw water quality concerns utilising trend and prediction analysis for surface water sources).What do you needDegree in Earth/Environmental Sciences/Geography or equivalent.Experience developing managing and undertaking hydrological modelling/forecasting using specialist modelling packages and to implement continuous improvements as required.Technical experience in managing hydrological risk assessments.Experience with scientific data management & analysis.Catchment level understanding of hydrological behaviours.Ability to prepare and deliver high quality written technical reports and presentations to a varied audience. Ability to demonstrate strong communication and effectively manage key internal and external stakeholders.Effectively manage the delivery of projects.As a valued employee youll be entitled to:Personal private health care including physiotherapy24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household26 days annual leave rising with length of serviceCompetitive pension scheme Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%Bonus schemeFlexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyleLife Assurance at 8 times your salaryPersonal Accident cover up to 5 times your salaryPaid time off when youre physically and mentally unwellAn excellent Family Leave package to help you support your family including enhanced maternity paternity and shared parental leave policiesInclusion at Anglian Water:Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer which means well consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression ethnic origin nationality religion or beliefs age sexual orientation disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes and were committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.Closing date:19/10/2025Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Graduate Engineering,Accounts Administration,Building Materials,Customer Support,Horticulture Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1