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Job Description

Senior / Principal Hydrologist or Drainage (Civil) Engineer

Manchester

Up to £60,000

Hybrid Working

About the Opportunity

Talent Torch is supporting a leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancy who deliver innovative, sustainable solutions across major UK development and infrastructure projects. You’ll join a highly respected Hydrology team made up of hydrologists, hydraulic modellers and civil engineers, playing a key role in technical delivery, team leadership, project strategy and client management.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Senior or Principal-level professional who wants to step into a central role shaping a growing team.

You’ll be based in Manchester with hybrid working and occasional collaboration days at the Sheffield office.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your background (Hydrology OR Drainage Engineering), your work will include:

Hydrology Focus:

Preparing flood risk assessments, environmental statement chapters and technical hydrology reports Conducting site walkovers, surveys and risk assessments Hydrological modelling using FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP and other industry-standard tools Consulting with water regulators, statutory bodies and stakeholders Supporting proposals and client engagement Mentoring junior staff and contributing to team development

Drainage (Civil) Engineering Focus:

Delivering drainage strategies (surface water, foul water, SuDS, highway drainage) Preparing technical reports and supporting proposals Carrying out site walkovers, CCTV investigations and survey oversight Working with statutory authorities and water regulators Managing budgets and timeframes under senior guidance

About You

Degree in Geography, Environmental/Earth Sciences or Civil/Environmental Engineering 5–7+ years in consultancy (hydrology, flood risk, hydraulic modelling or drainage design) Chartered or working towards chartership (C.WEM, CEnv, CEng etc.) Leadership experience: mentoring, technical review, project management Strong stakeholder/client communication and commercial awareness Familiar with UK policy & guidance: flood policy, drainage standards, DCG, Building Regs etc. Software experience relevant to your discipline (HECRAS, TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, Causeway Flow, PDS, CAD etc.) Full UK driving licence + ability to undertake site visits

If you meet around 80% of the requirements, the team still wants to hear from you.

What’s On Offer

A genuinely supportive and collaborative environment with strong progression opportunities, plus:

Salary up to £60,000 Hybrid working with flexibility 24 days holiday + stats (option to purchase more) Private Healthcare & Life Insurance Pension scheme & long-service awards Paid professional subscriptions EV car scheme Social events and a friendly, multidisciplinary culture Strong training and CPD support (internal & external)

Contact us at Talent@talent-torch.co.uk with an up to date CV or apply directly here.

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