Hydrology Technical Lead

<p><b>Overview / Responsibilities </b><br />
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Due to strong growth in our Water Management business, we are seeking an experienced and capable hydrologist to join our 60-strong team of water science professionals. This is a technical leadership role with responsibility for delivery of hydrology tasks on projects, developing and winning hydrology related business, and developing our hydrological technical capability.<br />
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The successful candidate will have a broad-based understanding of hydrology, including high flows estimation and flood frequency analysis, catchment rainfall-runoff modelling approaches, hydrometry and hydrological data analysis, and low flow estimation. They will have sufficient experience and authority to act as the focal point for all aspects of hydrology in our UK business.<br />
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The appointment would be at Principal Consultant grade and could be based in any of our Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Shrewsbury, London, Reading, Bristol or Glasgow offices. The option of hybrid office-home working is also available.<br />
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Wood&
39;s Water Management team works across a wide spectrum of services covering water resources and security, hydrology and hydraulics, water quality, hydroecology and hydrogeology. Through our projects we provide high quality technical services and advice to a wide range of high profile customers in the UK and overseas, including government departments and agencies, the water industry, and a wide range of other industrial sectors, including power, transport, nuclear, mining, commercial and oil and gas.<br />
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<b>Key Responsibilities</b><br />
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You will contribute to a diverse range of water-related projects, but the main focus of your work is likely to be in the following areas:</p>

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<li>abstraction impact assessments for Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) studies</li>
<li>flow assessments to support water resources planning and catchment water quality studies</li>
<li>flood risk assessment (FRA) and water environmental impact assessment (EIA) for major infrastructure development in the UK and overseas</li>
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Key duties will be to:</p>

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<li>lead the delivery of hydrology tasks for projects, including development of methodologies, supervision of tasks and review of deliverables</li>
<li>engage with clients and stakeholders on hydrological issues</li>
<li>participate in hydrology-related business development and proposal preparation</li>
<li>develop the hydrology capability within Wood&
39;s UK Water Management team, ensuring we are at the forefront on latest developments in this discipline, and providing training and development support to more junior members of the team</li>
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We offer a dynamic, but supportive environment for a motivated and talented individual to fulfil their potential. You would be co-located along with a wide range of other environmental and engineering disciplines in in one of our larger offices.<br />
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Fairness, support in development and a safe work environment - these are all of great importance to us. Where people look out for each other, are respected and are recognised. Where people work ethically and safely. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. We truly believe that diversity within our workplace promotes an incredible diversity of ideas. We are happy to consider applicants who are interested in the role on a part-time basis and support flexible working arrangements.<br />
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<b>Skills / Qualifications </b><br />
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<b>Skills / Experience</b><br />
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The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:</p>

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<li>Relevant professional experience as a hydrologist, at least some of which should have been in consultancy</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience of leading technical inputs and teams for successful project delivery for a range of projects, including WINEP projects, water resources yield assessments, catchment water quality management projects, FRAs and water EIA</li>
<li>A high level of expertise in the following areas: flood frequency estimation (including Flood Estimation Handbook methods); catchment rainfall runoff modelling (e.g. CATCHMOD, HYSIM, SWAT, PDM, HYPE); hydrometry and hydrological data analysis (e.g. flow naturalisations, baseflow separation), and low flows estimation</li>
<li>A good understanding of the regulatory context for water resources and flood risk management in the UK</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a successful track record in managing client and stakeholder relationships</li>
<li>Proven experience of work winning through development of client relationships and the preparation of successful proposals</li>
<li>Experience of the development and delivery of technical training and the technical mentoring of junior staff</li>
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<b>Qualifications</b></p>

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<li>A first degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential</li>
<li>An M.Sc or PhD in hydrology, water quality, geomorphology or marine science is desirable</li>
<li>Chartership via CIWEM, ICE or other relevant professional body is preferred</li>
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<b>Company Overview </b><br />
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Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world&
39;s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com<br />
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<b>Diversity Statement </b><br />
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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.</p>
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