Principal Hydrologist

Location:

Manchester (M15) – Lancashire, North West, United Kingdom

Salary:

£50000 – £60000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Civil

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132653657

Posted On:

25 January 2026

Job Title: Principal Hydrologist

Ref. No.: CJD2401I26

Location: Manchester

Salary: GBP50,000 – GBP60,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a highly-regarded, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their extensive skillset across the engineering and environmental sectors. They are actively seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic Principal Hydrologist who is willing to take on a number of challenging projects across the region, proactively overseeing a team of design experts in the field. You will be based near the sprawling, diverse city of Manchester.

Benefits for the role of Principal Hydrologist include (but are not limited to):

* Highly-competitive salary, with long service awards
* Generous annual leave allowance (plus the option to buy additional leave)
* Private Healthcare and Life Insurance schemes
* Payment of subscription fees for memberships of Professional Bodies
* Company Pension Scheme
* Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
* Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
* A focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with career progression opportunities
* A close-knit team, with a focus on team bonding and social events

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Hydrologist include:

* Author technical documents, including Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), Environmental Statement (ES) chapters, fee proposals, etc.
* Check, amend, and submit technical documents prepared by other colleagues
* Undertake risk assessments, site walkovers, and surveys
* Manage hydrological assessments, using the relevant software packages (such as WINFAP, ReFH2, etc.)
* Manage important working relationships with a range of clients and other stakeholders, including Local Authorities, regulatory bodies within the water sector, etc.
* Oversee all aspects of projects, ensuring they are completed to the highest standards, adhering to budgetary restrictions and time constraints
* Provide support and mentorship to colleagues, throughout their CPD

Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Hydrologist include:

* A UK Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, etc.)
* Possess Chartered Status with a relevant Professional Body (e.g., CEng, CIWEM, etc.)
* Extensive experience within a design-based hydrological role, within a UK consultancy (or Local Authority) setting
* Substantial experience of report-writing and producing technical documents, particularly Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)
* Considerable experience with the relevant software packages, including WINFAP, HECRAS, TUFLOW, ESTRY, Flood Modeller, FEH Statistical Analysis, etc.
* Demonstrable ability to successfully lead a high-performing team of professionals within the sector
* Good working knowledge of the relevant UK legislation, regulations, and policy
* Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills
* Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence, able to travel to sites as and when required

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Hydrologist include:

* A Higher Degree in a relevant field

If you are interested in the role of Principal Hydrologist, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.

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