EIA Hydrology Consultant
Core
Conducting technical hydrology assessments for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) to ensure compliance with legislation and client requirements for renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
Role type
Consultant Hydrologist (EIA Water Specialist)
Builds
EIA water chapters, technical appendices, risk assessments, and monitoring reports for planning and permitting processes.
Domain
Environmental Impact Assessment / Water Resources / Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hydrology, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) writing, UK water legislation compliance, Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments, GIS spatial analysis, Data interpretation, Report writing, Field survey management, Stakeholder liaison
Preferred skills
Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems (GWDTE) risk assessment, Private water supply risk assessment, Hydraulic modelling, Flood risk assessment (FRA), 4x4 driving experience
Technologies
ArcPro, Excel, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, FEH, HEC-RAS, FloodModeller
Responsibilities
Conduct GWDTE and private water supply risk assessments; Perform watercourse crossing inventories and water quality monitoring; Support scoping and baseline data collection for surface water and groundwater; Liaise with ecologists, hydrogeologists, and engineers to integrate water considerations; Prepare defensible documentation for planning and permitting; Mentor junior colleagues on assessments and field surveys.
Seniority
Consultant, developing leadership capability and taking ownership of technical deliverables