CareerPlanSign in

Senior Hydrologist

Croydon, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-10 → 2026-09-28

Core

Lead technical delivery of flood risk modelling and water management projects across the UK, including hydraulic modelling and Flood Risk Assessments.

Role type

Senior IC hydrologist (flood risk & water resources)

Builds

Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRAs), surface water drainage strategies, and hydraulic models for public and private sector clients.

Domain

Water resources engineering, flood risk management, hydraulic modelling

Required skills

hydrological methods (FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP), GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo), hydrological estimation reporting, quality assurance reviews, client liaison, tender/proposal preparation, mentorship of junior staff

Preferred skills

low flow hydrological methods (LowFlows), 1D/2D hydraulic modelling (Flood Modeller Pro, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM), project management, M.Sc./Ph.D., Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM)

Technologies

FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP, QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, LowFlows, Flood Modeller Pro, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM

Responsibilities

Lead standalone hydrological studies and support 1D-2D hydraulic modelling commissions; Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies; Undertake quality assurance of technical work; Mentor graduate team members and junior colleagues; Manage client relationships and clarify project expectations; Assist with bid and proposal preparation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

Sourced via smartrecruiters · Listed on CareerPlan, which tracks 813,000+ jobs from 20+ sources.