Water Resource Scientist

Our Floods and Water Group are seeking a number of water resources scientists to join our innovative team:  

Scientist                          From £38,000 (dependant on experience)

Senior Scientist              From £44,000 (dependant on experience)

Principal Scientist           From £52,800 (dependant on experience)

You will provide support or lead on specialist expertise in hydrology, hydrogeology and water resources planning to help us tackle some of the world’s most complex water challenges, both in the UK and overseas.   As climate change impacts and development pressures rise, water resources management is becoming increasingly important and you will be  at the heart of water resources  planning and management.

Working closely with colleagues in the areas of hydrology, hydrogeology, demand forecasting, drought risk, climate change, catchment management,  dams and reservoirs and international development – you will expand our expertise, tools and service offering. You will work with clients, colleagues, collaborating partners and academics to shape and deliver water projects and research, being at the forefront of advancing innovative solutions and bringing lasting benefits to local communities and the environment.  

We are currently working on high profile water projects in the UK for water companies and regulators, as well as in Ireland and the Caribbean.  You would expect to contribute to these projects and or ultimately lead on the delivery of them. We are able to offer significant opportunities for career development and progression as part of our increasing workload in these areas,

Key qualifications and skills

• Degree and postgraduate (minimum MSc) in a relevant subject area;
• Experience in water resource management in the UK water industry and/or with UK water industry regulators;
• Broad experience in the application (and ideally also the development) of hydrological, groundwater and water resource modelling tools such as Modflow, Pywr and Aquator;
• Code development using R, Python or similar; and,
• Some experience in demand forecasting including leakage and behaviour strategies would also be valuable along with knowledge of best value plans and options design.
• For more senior positions, the following is desirable:
  • Good understanding of the UK water industry and environmental regulation, statutory water resource plans, and emerging government and regulatory priorities;
  • Evidence of both successful business development and project delivery; and
  • Good vision of future industry needs and new research and tool development that could support these.

Key personal attributes:

• A good communicator in English - excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven ability to analyse and write up data;
• Confident in presenting to peers and at industry events;
• Excellent critical thinking and complex problem solving skills;
• A team player who is committed to helping consolidate and improve water resources skills across the Flood & Water Management Team.

Why choose us?

• Exceptional Benefits: Enjoy a defined contribution pension scheme with a minimum 10% employer contribution (matched up to an additional 5%), 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, and health insurance providing dental/optical cash back.
• Inclusive Culture: Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is embedded in our core values.
• Inspiring the Next Generation: We are passionate about inspiring the next generation of engineers and scientists.
• Reach Your Full Potential: We invest in our people, offering a chance to make a real impact from day one.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. While many roles are advertised as full-time, we are open to exploring flexible working arrangements, including part-time, remote and hybrid working options.
• Salary range: £38,000 - £70,000 dependant on experience