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ERM

EIA Hydrology Consultant

ERM

Consultant Hydrologist EIA Water Specialist supporting the writing of hydrology assessments. Conducting technical assessments and fieldwork while mentoring junior colleagues.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the team with writing hydrology Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters and associated technical appendices ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and client requirements
  • Conduct technical assessments including Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems (GWDTE) risk assessments, private water supply risk assessments, watercourse crossing inventories, and water quality monitoring reports
  • Involve regular fieldwork: site walkovers for EIAs, water quality monitoring, private water supply surveys, writing risk assessments, 4x4 experience desirable
  • Mentor junior colleagues in assessments and field survey
  • 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

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in a relevant subject
  • 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 renewables projects, including onshore wind and associated infrastructure, solar, and hydrogen with knowledge of 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
  • Experience in writing flood risk assessments (FRA) and hydraulic modelling is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Inclusive workplace
  • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging efforts

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Hard Skills & Tools
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems (GWDTE) risk assessmentswater quality monitoringflood risk assessments (FRA)hydraulic modellingdata interpretationbaseline data collectionmitigation measuresplanning documentationreport writing
Soft Skills
mentoringindependent task managementmulti-project managementcommunication
Certifications
degree in relevant subject