Consultant / Senior Consultant Hydrologist

Consultant/Senior Consultant Hydrologist

27,000 to 41,000 (dependent on experience)

Permanent / Hybrid

• Generous Leave: 40.5 days annually, with options to trade or purchase extra days.
• Profit Sharing: Tax-free bonuses plus performance-related incentives.
• Career Growth: Clear promotion pathways, targeted training, and professional development support.
• Health and Well being: Medicash health plan, virtual GP, and counselling services.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and hybrid/remote options.
• Unique Perks: Employee-owned ethos, team-building events, and a scenic Grade II listed office setting with on-site sports facilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and collaborative individual to develop their career in hydrological modelling. You'll work on our client's cutting-edge software solutions, including Flood Estimation Handbook (FEH) tools such as ReFH2, WINFAP5, and the Qube water resource modelling platform. These tools play a pivotal role in tackling the challenges posed by flood mitigation, climate change, and sustainable water management.

In this dynamic role, you'll:

• Develop hydrological models and software tools using Python or R.
• Contribute to the science and methods underpinning national flood estimation standards.
• Collaborate with leading scientists at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
• Work on real-world applications with regulators and users to improve software capabilities.

Our client is an employee-owned water and environmental consultancy with a strong reputation for developing innovative software and solutions to address water-related challenges across the UK. Their South Oxfordshire office focuses on hydrological expertise and software product development, contributing to meaningful projects in a friendly and dynamic environment.

• Advance hydrological and statistical models in commercial software.
• Enhance coding skills in Python and/or R with a focus on user interface design and testing.
• Interface with regulators, customers, and internal teams to identify and implement software improvements.
• Use GIS tools for modelling datasets and produce technical reports.
• Support professional development towards chartership with CIWEM.

Additional opportunities include:

• Contributing to software development strategies.
• Managing research and development projects.
• Supporting client proposals and marketing initiatives.

• A strong academic background, with a good first degree (upper second or higher) in a numerate discipline.
• Experience in Python and/or R coding.
• A keen interest in hydrology; familiarity with FEH methods is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and meet professional eligibility requirements where relevant.

As a valued member of a small, employee-owned team, you'll have the chance to:

• Influence the direction of hydrological science and software development.
• Gain visibility with senior management for your contributions.
• Progress your career through targeted training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.