Associate or Principal Hydrologist

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Associate or Principal Hydrologist to join our established Flood Risk and Water Environment team, delivering high-profile projects across the UK for public and private sector clients.You'll join a friendly, collaborative group of Hydrologists, Hydraulic Modellers, Hydrogeologists, Water Resources Planners and Water Quality Scientists.Whilst we would be keen to hire into an office with an existing hydrology team presence, including Manchester, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle or Nottingham, we would be happy to consider other office locations or remote working for the right person.You'll work across a diverse portfolio of projects for both public and private sector clients, including developers, Local Flood Authorities, water companies and environmental regulators. As a senior member of the team, you'll combine technical excellence with project leadership, helping to shape and grow our hydrology capability.The role includes:Leading the delivery, review and quality assurance of hydrological assessments for flood risk and water environment projectsMentoring and supporting the development of junior colleaguesDeveloping and improving technical approaches, tools and methodologiesPreparing fee proposals and contributing to project planning and resource managementBuilding and maintaining trusted relationships with clients, regulators and key stakeholdersContributing to business development activities and supporting the continued growth of our flood risk and water environment servicesUndertaking desk-based technical work alongside occasional site visits, catchment walkovers and stakeholder meetings across the UKYou'll collaborate with colleagues across Environmental and Earth Sciences, Planning, ESIA and Engineering, along with Global Advisory, on complex and impactful projects that improve resilience, manage flood risk and support sustainable development.Rewards & BenefitsSLR's 'One Team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:Competitive salary with discretionary bonusCompany pensionPrivate medical insuranceLife, income and travel insuranceSalary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemesFlexible, hybrid and agile working25 days' annual leave plus flexible public holidaysBuy or sell leave optionsCore working hoursCross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunitiesEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave payWorkplace Nursery benefitVolunteering and Community GivingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeSpecialist support for mental health, stress and menopause, supporting our people both professionally and personallyAbout YouAs an experienced Hydrologist with proven consultancy or similar commercially based experience, we would envisage that you would bring:Extensive consultancy experience leading, reviewing and signing off hydrological assessments for flood risk and water environment projectsA degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or a related disciplineChartered status, or working towards chartership, with CIWEM, ICE or a similar professional bodyStrong experience delivering hydrological assessments to support flood risk and hydraulic modelling projectsAdvanced knowledge of UK hydrological methods and industry guidance, including FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP and LowFlowsExperience deriving design flows and hydrological inputs for fluvial modelling and flood risk studiesExperience preparing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRAs)Good understanding of UK flood risk policy, planning guidance and climate change allowancesExperience liaising with the Environment Agency, SEPA, Natural Resources Wales, LLFAs and other key stakeholdersExperience using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro or QGISExcellent technical reporting, reviewing and quality assurance skillsExperience undertaking Culvert Assessment Studies using CIRIA guidanceExperience mentoring and developing junior staffStrong project management, stakeholder engagement and client relationship skillsThe ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and client relationships simultaneouslyWillingness to undertake occasional site visits, catchment walkovers and stakeholder meetings across the UKDesirableExperience developing hydrological inputs for 1D and 2D hydraulic models using software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or InfoWorks ICMExperience preparing surface water drainage strategies and SuDS assessmentsExperience in natural flood management, river restoration or environmental assessment projectsPrevious line management, pastoral care or people management responsibilitiesCulture & InclusionInclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.If this Associate or Principal Hydrologist role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.SummaryLocation: Manchester, UK; Remote - Scotland; London, UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; Nottingham; Glasgow - Vincent Place; Remote - EnglandType: Full time