SLR presents an exciting career opportunity for an early-career professional with some experience to join our adept hydrology and hydrogeology team in London. This position is ideally suited for a proactive general hydrologist that can engage in fieldwork, conduct Flood Risk Assessments, formulate drainage strategies, and carry out other water-related studies and evaluations. Our team engages in a wide array of projects spanning commercial and residential development, as well as industrial and energy initiatives. With a workforce of over 60 experts working at a national level, our hydrology and hydrogeology team provides water environment solutions across diverse sectors. Situated in our dynamic London office, this position presents an opportunity to collaborate with professionals from various technical teams, including ESG, ecology, planning, and ESIA. At SLR, we nurture a supportive atmosphere that encourages cross-team collaboration, thereby unlocking compelling prospects within the broader organisation. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking to contribute to multi-disciplinary sustainable solutions, this role is tailor-made for you. About Us SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,000 employees working in 125 countries around the world, including over 1,000 staff across Europe. 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, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. The Role Working alongside Technical Directors, Principals and Associates in hydrology and flood risk, the successful candidate will be required to prepare, organise and undertake a range of tasks including flood risk assessments, surface water drainage design, site walkover surveys, supervising site investigations, water quality monitoring, interpretation of monitoring data, preparing hydrological risk assessments and chapters for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports. This role may involve projects and site investigations across the UK and internationally and therefore may include infrequent periods of working away from home for several days at a time. About You We are looking for someone who: • Has a Master’s degree in hydrology, environmental engineering or a similar field; or equivalent experience or qualifications obtained through non-formal education or self-directed learning • Thrives in a team environment, through a mixture of independent and co-dependent working • Has the ability to draft technical reports and seek guidance when needed • Is able to problem-solve solutions in the field • Has some experience of using software for drainage design preferably in Flow Causeway • Is professional and can communicate effectively If you don't meet every requirement but are feel you are a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and skills, and you may be the right fit for this position even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed. Please note that a full driving licence and the ability to conduct site visits is essential for the role. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.