Principal Hydrologist
Core
Lead hydrological assessments for flood risk management, infrastructure planning, water resources strategy, and environmental permitting across the UK and internationally.
Role type
Principal Hydrologist (Senior IC with team leadership)
Builds
Flood risk appraisals, infrastructure design, catchment strategies, and environmental impact assessments
Domain
Water industry, civil engineering, environmental consulting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
hydrological assessments, rainfall-runoff modelling, river flow estimation, climate change allowances, catchment analysis, UK regulatory guidance (FEH, EA), hydrological modelling tools, project leadership, client advisory
Preferred skills
Chartered status (CEng, CSci, CEnv), business development, bid preparation
Technologies
hydrological modelling tools, data analysis software
Responsibilities
Lead hydrological assessments, provide technical direction on modelling, oversee modelling outputs, act as technical lead on multidisciplinary projects, advise clients on policy and permitting, mentor junior hydrologists, support business development
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship and business development