Job Description

Senior Hydrologist + £1,500 Placement Bonus 

Location: Manchester  – Hybrid (3 days office based)
Level: Senior
Salary: Up to £42k+ (DOE)
Bonus: £1,500 placement bonus if you’re referred by Talent Torch

About the Company

This fast-growing environmental consultancy has a national reputation for delivering exceptional work across flood risk, hydrology, and environmental planning. Their Hydrology & Flood Risk team supports complex, development-led projects across sectors including housing, energy, transport, retail, and commercial.

They offer a full range of flood risk services—from site-specific mitigation designs to national policy advice. You’ll join a genuinely collaborative team, where your voice is heard, your expertise respected, and your development championed.

The Role

We’re recruiting a Senior Hydrologist to strengthen the team. These are key positions supporting project delivery, technical leadership, mentoring, and client management. You'll report into the Director of Hydrology and work closely with environmental and planning teams across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead client communication and liaise with regulators, stakeholders, and internal teams.
  
  
• Undertake and review Flood Risk Assessments (Levels 1–3), SuDS strategies, and drainage design.
  
  
• Deliver site walkovers, assess access, and prepare/review RAMS.
  
  
• Mentor and supervise junior consultants.
  
  
• Ensure all work aligns with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
  
  
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects across the UK.
  
  
• Support Assistant Consultants and Consultants in project delivery.
  
  
• Review and contribute to technical reports and proposals.
  
  
• Manage small to medium-sized projects.
  
  
• Approve junior team timesheets and monitor project progress.
  
  
• Contribute to business development and client retention.
  
  
• Work towards professional chartership.
  
  
  

What You’ll Need

Essential:

• Strong experience in hydrology, flood risk, and SuDS design.
  
  
• Great communication skills and a proactive, solutions-led mindset.
  
  
• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
  
• UK Work Eligibility.
  
  
• 5+ years’ consultancy experience.
  
  
• Progressing towards chartership.
  
  
  

Why Apply?

• Varied, meaningful projects across the UK.
  
• Collaborative, supportive team culture.
  
• Flexible hybrid working model.
  
• Opportunity to step into greater responsibility and shape the future of the team.
  
• £1,500 bonus if Talent Torch helps you land the role ��
  
  

How to Apply.

Ready to take your Hydrology career to the next level?
Send your CV to: talent@talent-torch.co.uk
Apply online at: www.talent-torch.co.uk/vacancies

How the Placement Bonus Works

Secure this role through Talent Torch and receive a £1,500 bonus:

• 50% paid within 14 days of employer payment
• 50% paid after completing 90 days in the role

Direct applications or jobs secured via other means are not eligible.
Full Terms & Conditions available on our website.