Senior Hydrogeologist

Salary/Rate:£Competitive
Town/City:Warrington
County:Cheshire
Sector:Earth Sciences
Job ref:1202510
Post Date:21.09.25
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

At Ocean to Earth Recruitment, we partner with consultancies who share our commitment to integrity, respect, and growth—with the vision to elevate green growth through innovative environmental solutions. We’re excited to represent a leading planning and environmental consultancy in their search for a Senior Hydrologist to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled hydrologist to deliver impactful water management solutions across residential, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects.

The Role

As a Senior Hydrologist, you’ll bring technical expertise and leadership to complex hydrological assessments, shaping sustainable outcomes for communities and the environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and delivering Flood Risk Assessments, SuDS schemes, and hydrological studies.

  • Conducting hydraulic modelling and producing high-quality reports.

  • Collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams on diverse projects.

  • Organising and conducting site visits, client meetings, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Delivering hydrology reports that meet legislative, technical, and client requirements.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced professional with strong technical capability and a passion for sustainable solutions.

  • Relevant hydrology qualification, chartered or working towards chartership (preferably ICE).

  • Proven experience with Flood Risk Assessments, Surface Water Management Plans, and hydraulic modelling (Flood Modeller Pro, HEC-RAS, or similar).

  • Strong knowledge of UK hydrology and environmental legislation.

  • Skilled in GIS and associated software packages.

  • Full driving licence.

Desirable:

  • Master’s degree in hydrology or related discipline.

  • Experience in peat stability assessments and EIA chapters.

  • Tendering/bid preparation experience.

What’s on Offer

You’ll join a well-established, award-winning consultancy offering genuine career progression, varied projects, and the chance to contribute to sustainable environmental solutions.

  • Competitive salary (DOE)

  • Career development pathways, with support for chartership

  • Collaborative, values-driven working culture

  • Opportunity to make a real impact across high-profile infrastructure and renewable projects


🌍 Join a consultancy where your expertise shapes a greener future.

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