SLR has an exciting opportunity for an experienced hydrologist to join our large team of water specialists delivering Environmental Impact Assessment Report chapters and Environmental Appraisals in support of renewables and electrical transmission projects.
This vacancy is for a role to join a team which are already working on a range of nationally significant projects which are and will make a tangible contribution to our journey to Net Zero.
This position presents an outstanding opportunity to join a large team of hydrologists, drainage and flood management engineers and be part of a wider group which also comprises hydrogeologists, geomorphologists and geochemists.

ABOUT US

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

Working alongside the existing team, and with support from the hydrology & hydrogeology team leader, key aspects of the role will include:

• training and developing junior team members;
• preparing and managing junior staff producing EIA-R and EA water environment assessments to support planning applications;
• managing the production of Private Water Supply risk assessments;
• designing and managing surface water and groundwater monitoring programmes;
• preparing Controlled Activity Regulation authorisation applications for water abstractions, effluent discharges, engineering activities and construction site licences;
• client liaison and project management;
• liaising with regulators and agreeing scope of works on behalf of our clients; and
• proposal writing and business development.

The preferred location is in either Edinburgh or Glasgow, but for those with relevant experience other locations, including hybrid or remote working, would be considered. We’d welcome applications from those wishing to return to work, or who would prefer agile or part-time working.