Principal Hydrologist

Overview

As Principal Hydrologist you will lead hydrology and flood modelling work within Pick Everard’s Water Civil Engineering team. You will own project delivery, guide a team of engineers, and ensure high-quality technical outputs from pre-planning through construction. You’ll apply FEH-based methods and advanced modelling to support flood risk, river engineering, and habitat improvement. This role offers cross-office collaboration and leadership in a mission to deliver sustainable built environments. You will drive technical excellence and client-focused solutions in a multidisciplinary setting.

Pay / Benefits

• Agile working
• Career and Professional Development
• 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy extra leave
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Pension stakeholder
• Employee wellbeing support and EAP

Responsibilities

• Undertake hydrological and flood hydraulic simulations and provide model outputs, directing others to perform analyses
• Apply FEH and standard methodologies to support engineering design, river engineering, habitat restoration, and flood alleviation schemes from pre-planning to construction detail
• Lead and supervise Flood Risk Assessments, bespoke hydrological assessments, drainage design and strategy, and hydraulic modelling
• Act as technical lead for the software portfolio, delivering advanced modelling support and responding to client scope/deliverables
• Assist in data analysis to identify trends, correlations, and anomalies using appropriate technologies and software
• Maintain and develop your Continuing Professional Development (CDP) to stay current with technical advances
• Ensure compliance with Pick Everard Health & Safety, sustainability, and social value standards and procedures

Key requirements

• Chartered member of CIWEM/ICE or other relevant professional body with 4-8 years post-qualification experience
• Strong scientific and engineering knowledge in hydrology
• Experience in flood hydrology using FEH and standard methodologies for design and construction
• Proficiency in hydraulic modelling tools (Flood Modeller Pro, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, WINFAP 5, ReFH 2, Low flows 2 or similar)
• Experience in designing and supervising hydrological surveys and solutions
• Experience managing large multi-disciplinary projects and supervising technical work
• Good knowledge of land development, planning processes, and UK legislation
• Strong CAD experience and GIS skills (Arc, MapInfo, or QGIS)
• Tendering/bid preparation experience and Project/Financial management experience
• EIA experience and producing EIA Chapters

• leadership and people management
• clear client communication
• problem solving and analytical thinking
• Flood Modeller Pro
• HEC-RAS
• TUFLOW

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