Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist

Penguin Recruitment
Oxford
1 month ago
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Job Title: Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist

Ref. No.: CJD1001S26

Location: Based near Oxford

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a highly-regarded, environmentally-savvy Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise to projects across the Water, Transport, and Renewable Energy Sectors. They are currently seeking a talented, enthusiastic Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist with demonstrable knowledge of hydrology and hydrological modelling, who is keen to lead a team through their delivery of several challenging projects. You will be based near the beautiful, academic city of Oxford.

Benefits for the role of Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist include (but are not limited to):

Competitive salary, rising with experience
Employee Pension Scheme
Very generous annual leave entitlement
A focus on work-life balance, with possibilities of flexible/hybrid working
Healthcare plan
Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with excellent career progression opportunities
Delivery of a wide range of exciting engineering projects across the local region and beyond

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist include:

Contribute to the development of models and methods, utilising various software platforms, including Qube, CERF, FEH Flood Modelling Suite, ReFH2, and W...

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