Consultant Hydrologist EIA Water Specialist (Associate Level)

Consultant Hydrologist EIA Water Specialist (Associate Level) page is loaded Consultant Hydrologist EIA Water Specialist (Associate Level)locations: Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Glasgow, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R Role overview ERM is seeking a Consultant Hydrologist EIA Water Specialist to support the team with writing hydrology Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters and associated technical appendices ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and client requirements.You will conduct technical assessments, including: Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems (GWDTE) risk assessments Private water supply risk assessments Watercourse Crossing Inventories Water Quality Monitoring Reports Water Framework Directive assessments.The role will involve regular fieldwork: site walkovers for EIAs, water quality monitoring, private water supply surveys, writing risk assessments, 4x4 experience desirable. As a Consultant, part of your role will be to mentor junior colleagues in the above assessments and field survey. Other responsibilities Support scoping and baseline data collection for surface water and groundwater. Liaise with ecologists, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and engineers to integrate water considerations into project design. Apply best practice mitigation measures and contribute to Water Framework Directive (WFD) screening. Prepare clear, defensible documentation for planning and permitting processes. Skills & Experience Degree Hydrology, or related discipline Experience in EIA water chapters and associated technical studies Familiarity with UK water legislation, WFD compliance, and private water supply regulations / guidance Demonstrated experience in Scottish renewables projects, including onshore wind and associated infrastructure, solar, and hydrogen with knowledge of Scottish planning and environmental requirements Strong report writing and data interpretation skills. Ability to manage tasks independently, work on multiple projects at a time, and mentor junior staff It is desirable for you to have experience in writing flood risk assessments (FRA) and hydraulic modelling. Tools & Software Experience using GIS (ArcPro) for spatial analysis, mapping, surface water modelling, and field survey data collection Data analysis and visualisation (Excel) Document and collaboration tools (MS Office Suite, SharePoint). Desirable: hydrological modelling tools (e.g., FEH, HEC-RAS, FloodModeller). Career Level Expectations As Consultant level within ERM, you are developing leadership capability, supporting junior colleagues, and taking ownership of technical deliverables while growing client-facing skills. ERM is committed to where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it's an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we're here to support you. Our commitment doesn't stop at hiring. Once you join us, we'll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our .At ERM, sustainability is our business.We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. 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