Hydrologist Grade 5

Number of jobs available- 1
- Region- South West
- City/Town- Blandford Forum, Bridgwater, Exeter
- Building/Site- Various
- Grade- Staff Grade 5
- Post Type- Permanent
- Working Pattern- Full Time, Part Time
- Role Type- Operational Delivery
- Salary Minimum- £37,462
- Job description- We are looking for an experienced, innovative hydrologist with strong technical leadership to join our Wessex Hydrology team as a Technical Specialist.
Wessex is an exciting and challenging area in which to be a hydrologist due to the diversity and complexity of hydrological issues. With growing populations, the effects of climate change and internationally important habitats that need protection, your work as a Hydrology Technical Specialist will inform critical decisions that make a real difference to people, industry, and the environment.
The role of the Technical Specialist is pivotal to the delivery of our team’s work through:

- Delivery of bespoke/specialist water resources hydrological assessments/projects
- Coaching/mentoring of team members
- Communication of technical hydrology information to other teams and external customers
- Use of modelling to inform solutions to complex hydrological issues
- Additional technical leadership for hydrology across Wessex area
Join us as a Hydrology Technical Specialist and you’ll play an important role in ensuring vital water resources are managed for the benefit of future generations and the environment.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents, or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
- The team- You will be working alongside a small group of hydrologists as part of the multifunctional Groundwater, Hydrology and Contaminated Land team. The Hydrology part of the team support water resources regulation and drought management, providing technical expertise and advice on a range of water resource management projects including Water Framework Directive, Catchment Abstraction Management Strategies, Restoring Sustainable Abstraction programme and determining water resources permits.
We are a dispersed team, based in the Blandford/Exeter offices.
- Experience/skills required-
You will have considerable experience of working within hydrology and water resources and have a proven track record of bespoke / specialist hydrology innovation. You will be able to provide strong technical leadership including successful, inspiring mentoring and coaching of others.
You will also need excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to work as part of a team. You will need to manage your own workload and meet tight deadlines.
You will also need to carry out site visits and travel between offices, so you will need a full UK driving licence.
- Contact and additional information- The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
Interviews will be held in March 2023
For more information or to discuss the role please contact Bryony Howlett (Technical Specialist) on 02030 259284 or Ben Hayball (Line Manager) on 07825 852437.