Senior / Principal Hydrologist

OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior / Principal Hydrologist role at Haskoning.About the Environment Resilience Renewables Group: At Haskoning our Environment Resilience Renewables Group has been providing environmental solutions for our clients for over 30 years in the UK. We combine market-leading technical excellence across a wide range of environmental disciplines with an understanding of clients’ ambitions, needs and pressures. Our water environment team is working on high-profile infrastructure projects, including a new water recycling facility and transfer pipeline for Southern Water, a new reservoir at Havant Thicket for Portsmouth Water, and multiple onshore transmission cables for offshore wind farms across the UK. We are leading the development of strategies to unlock development in river catchments affected by nutrient and water neutrality restrictions, identifying nature-based solutions for flooding, water and nutrient management, fish passage projects and river restoration, floodplain habitat enhancement and flood risk management projects.We specialise in delivering high quality services related to flood risk, geomorphology and catchment management, river and freshwater habitat restoration, hydrology, hydrogeology, surface and groundwater quality across a range of developments from National Significant Infrastructure Projects to smaller planning applications. We have supported clients in sectors including water, renewables, energy, industry, ports, residential development, charities and the public sector. Due to continued growth, we are looking to grow our thriving water environment team.The RoleWe require a Senior / Principal Hydrologist to join our flood risk and hydraulic modelling team, delivering hydrological analysis to support hydraulic modelling projects for clients such as the Environment Agency, IDBs, LLFAs, Rivers Trusts, infrastructure and renewable energy companies. You will work on projects including urban and rural flood risk, nature-based solutions, natural flood management and hydromorphology. You should have skills in hydrological modelling, data analysis, data interpretation and presentation of hydrological results. You will share our passion for Enhancing Society Together by collaborating with clients to achieve outcomes while maximizing sustainable solutions.Note: The role is unlikely to comprise a full-time delivery of hydrological analysis. It may suit a part-time candidate or someone with a wider skillset who can support the team in flood risk and/or hydraulic modelling projects.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesHydrology ExpertiseDemonstrate significant technical experience in various hydrology areas and deliver suitable approaches to hydrological analysis, with ability to defend these approaches with clients, regulators and stakeholdersDeliver flood frequency analysis using FEH methodologies, statistical methods, rainfall-runoff methods (ReFH2), FSR methods, Lowland/Pumped Catchment methods, and related hydrological methodsDeliver hydrological analysis for low flows for weir removal, fish passage and river restoration projects including channel design and wetland featuresApplication of LowFlows2 modelling softwareHydrometry and fluvial hydraulics knowledge to inform hydrology; analyze and report hydrometric data including flow gauge rating curves and hydraulic performanceHydrological and hydraulic analysis for natural flood management (NFM) and nature-based solutions (NBS)Understand how different hydrological analysis approaches influence hydraulic modelling outcomesGIS Proficiency: QGIS, ArcGIS and other open-source datasets/toolsFlood Risk Assessment: provide specialist hydrological input for Flood Risk Assessments with understanding of UK flood risk policiesTechnical Reporting: write clear, concise reports for varied audiences (Environment Agency, LLFAs, IDBs, Private Developers, Public)Project Management: preparing proposals, managing resources, subcontractors, contracts and invoicing; act as project lead for smaller, less complex projectsQuality Assurance: contribute to best practices and innovative approachesCollaboration: strong team player with ability to communicate with consultants and interdisciplinary teamsClient Relations: build and maintain client relationships and liaise with Project Manager, Project Director and Hydrologic ModellersMentoring: provide support to junior staff and promote quality and innovationFlexibility: perform additional duties as required by managementQualifications and ExperienceEssential:Bachelor's degree in an analytical subject (Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Physical Geography)Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in development and delivery of hydrological studies and catchment analysisUnderstanding of wider catchment hydrology and catchment processesHydrological modelling to derive design event peak flows and flood hydrographs using FEH methodologies (Statistical Method, ReFH2), FSR methods, Lowland/Pumped Catchment methodsLow flow studies/drought assessments using LowFlows2 modellingProven GIS experience in QGIS and ArcGISExcellent communication and analytical skillsAbility to write high-quality concise technical reportsAbility to manage commercial aspects of projectsAbility to carry out technical reviews of hydrological analysesDesirable:Master's degree in an appropriate subjectChartered or working towards chartership with CIWEM, ICE, or similar bodyExperience in 1D and 2D fluvial hydraulic modelling (Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, ESTRY) and/or surface water modellingExperience preparing Flood Risk AssessmentsExperience in water resource assessments and modellingBasic programming knowledge (R, Python, Excel Script, VBA) to support analytical toolsDatabase management for hydrological data analysisExperience with UK planning process and dealing with private/commercial developersWhat We OfferAmbitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. You’ll be part of an open network with opportunities to grow your career in a dynamic workplace with development support. We offer flexible working models and benefits; you can learn more about our benefits here.LocationPreference for Exeter, Brighton, London, Peterborough or Newcastle; other Haskoning office locations considered for the right candidate.ED&IAt Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. You are welcome here regardless of experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics. Diversity strengthens us; read about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage. #J-18808-Ljbffr