Environmental Consultant - Hydrology

Naturallycompliant; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Scotland is looking for a Hydrologist to provide expert advice on drainage during construction projects. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a degree in a related field. Responsibilities include developing environmental management plans and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers a salary range of £30-50k based on experience, along with various benefits including holiday allowance and health initiatives.

Benefits

25 + 8 Holiday allowance

Health and Wellbeing days

Volunteer days

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in hydrology with a focus on construction drainage.
• Solid understanding of UK environmental regulations.
• Experience with construction phase drainage systems and water quality monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist hydrology input during construction focusing on drainage design.
• Deliver site-based environmental assurance to clients and contractors.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with environmental permits.

Skills

Hydrological expertise

Project management

Clear communication

Critical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, or Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Hydrological modelling tools

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• Scotland Remote (Central Belt preferred)
• Consultant or Senior considered
• Remote & site based with occasional office visits to Glasgow
• Profit share

Naturally Compliant is a post-consent environmental consultancy dedicated to enhancing environmental performance during the construction phase of infrastructure and development of nationally significant projects.

This role blends hydrological expertise - particularly in construction phase drainage - with broader environmental consultancy responsibilities. You’ll contribute to Naturally Compliant’s mission to deliver sustainable, compliant, and high-performing projects across Scotland & the UK.

The Role - Hydrologist

Provide specialist hydrology input during construction, focusing on drainage design, implementation, and compliance.

• Develop, review, and implement environmental management plans and drainage strategies.
• Deliver site-based environmental assurance and advisory services to clients and contractors.
• Monitor water quality, surface water runoff, and sediment control measures.
• Liaise with design teams to influence environmentally sound drainage solutions.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with environmental permits and planning conditions.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to client documentation.
• Support stakeholder engagement and build strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hydrology into broader environmental frameworks.
• Contribute to Naturally Compliant’s continuous improvement and knowledge sharing culture.

About you

Experience required:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in hydrology, with a focus on construction phase drainage.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Solid understanding of UK environmental and construction sector regulations.
• Experience with construction phase drainage systems, water quality monitoring, and permit compliance.
• Familiarity with environmental management systems and site-based delivery.
• Membership of CIWEM, ICE, or similar professional body.
• Experience working on renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD, or hydrological modelling tools.
• CSCS card or equivalent site access certification
• Self-Motivation: Proactive in seeking new opportunities, learning, and staying updated with legislation and best practices.
• Strategic Thinking: Contributing to business development, client relationships, and long-term ecological planning.
• Project Management: Coordinating timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Clear Communicator: Able to explain complex ecological concepts to non-specialists, clients, and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Confident in liaising with landowners, planners, regulators (e.g., NatureScot), and community groups.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to assess ecological data, interpret patterns, and make informed decisions.
• Problem-Solving: Creative and practical approaches to ecological challenges, such as habitat restoration or species management.
• Location: Scotland, with the right to work in the UK.

Impact: Make a tangible difference in promoting sustainable practices within the environmental and construction sector.

Support: Work daily with senior leaders in the company, sharing skills, knowledge and industry best practice.

Growth: Be part of a "non-tunnelled" vision approach. Together, we’re on a mission to elevate standards across our profession and the communities we serve.

Reward: Our offer is aimed to support you help our clients deliver excellent projects and includes;

• Salary banding Senior Consultant £30-50k depending on experience

• 25 + 8 Holiday allowance

• Health and Wellbeing and Volunteer days

• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

If you are driven to make a difference and passionate about elevating environmental performance in the environmental and construction sector, we’d like to hear from you.

Please APPLY NOW or reach out to Jim Merryfield at CleanTech Talent to discuss your application and our opportunity in more detail.

CleanTech Talent are acting as the exclusive hiring partner for Naturally Compliant.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting and Project Management
• Environmental Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Services for Renewable Energy

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