Senior Hydrologist / Flood Modeller

Job Title: Senior Hydrologist
Location: Wigan
Hybrid: Flexible / Hybrid

Position Summary
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Hydrologist to join a leading environmental consultancy in Wigan. This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across flood risk, drainage, and water resources, supporting both private and public sector clients. You'll play a key role in delivering technically robust solutions while mentoring junior staff and contributing to business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Flood Risk Assessments, sustainable drainage strategies (SuDS), and hydrological modelling.

• Prepare high-quality technical reports, assessments, and recommendations for planning and development projects.

• Support project delivery from feasibility through to detailed design and implementation.

• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and statutory bodies, ensuring solutions are practical, compliant, and cost-effective.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing expertise across the team.

• Stay current with industry standards, guidance, and regulations.

Requirements

• Degree (BSc / BEng) in Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, or related discipline; postgraduate qualification desirable.

• Chartered status or working toward Chartered status (e.g., CIWEM, IES, IEMA, GeolSoc).

• Minimum 3-5 years' professional experience in flood risk and drainage projects.

• Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrological modelling software (e.g., FEH, WinFAP FEH, Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, HEC-RAS) and AutoCAD.

• Excellent communication, project management, and mentoring skills.

• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Flexible working and hybrid options

• Pension and private healthcare

• Career development support, including CPD and mentoring

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful projects

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.