Hydrologist
Mansfield (Hybrid)
2 months, possible extension
Location: Primary coverage area is South and Mid Wales ; hybrid
Key requirement:
This is a hands-on field and office-based Hydrologist role, focused on flow monitoring, hydrometric surveys, data interpretation, and providing technical advice for mine water and environmental projects. Frequent site travel is required
Minimum Requirement:
-Review and assess water flow monitoring data to ensure quality and accuracy.
-Conduct site visits to inspect monitoring structures and equipment.
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Review contractor proposals and assess completed work against requirements.
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Monitor and evaluate flow monitoring structures (e.g., weirs and flumes).
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Support the Senior Hydrologist with technical hydrology and flow monitoring activities.
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Help identify monitoring issues and recommend practical solutions.
Key Essential Skills:
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Previous experience with hydrological monitoring installations in the UK
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Experience working with contractors, such as overseeing work, reviewing proposals, managing deliverables, or ensuring work meets required standards
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Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Must have:
• Degree in Hydrology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Practical hydrology/hydrometry experience, including flow monitoring, flow measurement, and monitoring equipment installation.
• Experience analysing flow and environmental monitoring data.
• Experience managing/supervising contractors.
• Strong technical reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to have:
• MSc Hydrology.
• GIS experience.
• Flood Risk Assessment, source apportionment, or dispersion modelling experience.
• CIWEM membership and/or Chartered status.
Ideal backgrounds:
• Environmental consultancy.
• Water industry (water/wastewater).
• Environmental regulator (e.g., Environment Agency).
• Water resources, catchment management, river monitoring, flood risk, or mine water projects
