Location
Manchester
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
10/08/2026
Closing date
31/08/2026
Senior Hydrologist - Manchester
Location: Manchester
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
A growing water and environmental consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Hydrologist to join its Manchester team. The role will involve delivering a varied portfolio of hydrology and water-sector projects, with particular exposure to water quality, storm overflows, catchment investigations and environmental assessment.
The Role
* Lead the delivery of hydrology projects from inception through to completion.
* Undertake hydrological assessments, catchment analysis and flood hydrology studies.
* Deliver and support Storm Overflow Assessment Framework (SOAF) studies and storm overflow investigations.
* Analyse rainfall, river flow, water quality and wider environmental datasets.
* Prepare high-quality technical reports, assessments and supporting documentation.
* Provide technical input into water quality, wastewater and catchment management projects.
* Undertake flood frequency analysis, rainfall-runoff assessments and climate change assessments.
* Support projects for water companies, regulators, developers and public-sector clients.
* Undertake site visits and field investigations where required.
* Liaise directly with clients, regulators and other project stakeholders.
* Manage project programmes, budgets and technical deliverables.
* Review technical work and provide mentoring and support to junior team members.
* Contribute to bids, fee proposals and business development activities.
* Work collaboratively with hydraulic modellers, water quality specialists, engineers and environmental consultants.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* A degree in Hydrology, Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Significant experience within hydrology, water resources or water/environmental consultancy.
* Experience delivering or supporting SOAF studies, storm overflow investigations or wastewater-related projects.
* Strong understanding of UK hydrology and the water environment.
* Experience analysing hydrological, water quality and environmental datasets.
* Knowledge of WINEP, AMP programmes and UK water-sector regulatory requirements would be advantageous.
* Experience with hydrological, hydraulic or water-quality modelling software.
* Strong technical report writing and numerical analysis skills.
* Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients.
* Experience managing projects and mentoring junior colleagues.
* A full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake site work.
Chartered status or working towards CIWEM, ICE or a similar professional qualification would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Hybrid working from a Manchester office.
* Varied projects across the water and environmental sectors.
* Strong exposure to SOAF, storm overflows, water quality and catchment investigations.
* Opportunity to work with major water companies and public-sector clients.
* Professional development and support towards chartership.
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
* Collaborative and technically focused working environment.
* Generous holiday allowance and company benefits.