Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist
About The Position
We are working with a fast-growing environmental consultancy that is seeking a Senior Environmental Data Scientist / Hydrologist to join its team in the Wallingford area. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative scientific environment and wants to deepen their expertise in hydrological modelling, data analysis and environmental software development. Role Overview The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary science and software team responsible for designing, improving and maintaining national hydrological modelling systems. These tools support key decisions relating to river behaviour, flood mitigation and long-term water management. A major focus of the role will be on enhancing a widely used water-resource modelling platform, along with contributing to updates of national flood-estimation tools. The position also involves exploring ways machine learning can be integrated into existing hydrological methods to improve accuracy and expand capability.
Requirements
- A good degree (2:1 or above) in a numerate or environmental discipline such as hydrology, earth sciences or civil engineering; postgraduate study is welcome but not essential
- Strong programming capability in Python and/or R
- Experience designing or applying machine learning models to environmental or geospatial data
- Ability to process and analyse complex datasets such as spatial or time-series formats (e.g. NetCDF, ASCII)
- Strong communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to both specialists and non-specialists
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience in hydrology, water-environment work or related environmental science
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine hydrological modelling methods for a national water-resources platform
- Contribute to the enhancement of leading flood-estimation tools used across the UK
- Research and apply machine learning techniques to hydrological datasets
- Incorporate scientific findings into commercial software, including interface testing and usability improvements
- Work closely with regulators, end users and technical specialists to ensure tools remain accurate, compliant and user-friendly
- Support ongoing scientific research and translate outcomes into practical solutions
Benefits
- Employee-ownership structure with tax-free profit-share bonuses
- Additional performance-related bonus opportunities
- Clear pay bands and transparent promotion pathways
- Share-option opportunities for senior grades (subject to tenure)
- Exceptional holiday allowance of over 40 days including buy/sell options
- Pension scheme with employer contributions starting at 5% and increasing with service
- Health-cash plan including virtual GP access, counselling support and routine healthcare cashback
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Annual volunteering day focused on environmental or educational projects
- Structured appraisal process with tailored development plans
- Up to five dedicated training days per year
- Financial support for membership of professional bodies
- Flexible working hours supported by robust IT provision
- Individual tech budget for computing equipment
- Regular staff events, team days and social activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
