Senior Specialist Scientist - Hydrologist in Dingwall

We are recruiting a full time Senior Specialist Scientist – Hydrologist on a permanent basis. Flexible location; however regular travel required to the central belt and/or Dingwall. Interviews will take place week commencing 27th April.

Your passion has never had a greater purpose. At SEPA we are connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take – to protect our environment. Through our expertise we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise.

As a Senior Specialist Scientist – Hydrologist you will discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day – what it means to be Passionately Purposeful for our environment and for your career.

We are seeking a hydrologist with comprehensive experience in flood frequency analysis, FEH Handbook methods, and proficiency in modelling packages such as ReFH2 and WINFAP. Other skills include continuous simulation for flood mapping projects. Other tasks include:

• Confidently applying statistical approaches, tools and techniques in the analysis of rainfall and river flow datasets
• Leading the application of climate change projections to support flood hazard analysis and mapping
• Developing guidance to support customer use of our products and services
• Developing and mentoring staff

This is a highly important role within our Data, Evidence & Innovation portfolio, which means you’ll need the following:

• Degree in an appropriate scientific discipline or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in flood frequency analysis and FEH Handbook methods, with strong proficiency in hydrological approaches, including continuous simulation for flood mapping projects
• Good professional experience in the application of hydrological methods, including the application of climate science to flood flow estimation and design
• Effective technical project management skills, with experience of mentoring and developing staff
• Experience in guidance development and proficiency with GIS
• Full UK driving licence as driving is essential to carry out the role

Support that goes beyond the workplace: We’re cultivating a workplace that supports your professional and personal life. Benefits include:

• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata)
• Paid time off to support your well‑being and enable you to volunteer in your community
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Progressive family‑friendly policies
• Training and development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best

Plus many more lifestyle benefits such as 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does – as a community leader, as a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer. We attract talent based solely on merit. Our shortlisting process is conducted on an anonymous basis. We support flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy balance between career and home life. We are a disability‑confident employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you. Applicants with a visual impairment can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape. Successful candidates will undergo baseline personnel security standard checks including a level‑one Disclosure Scotland check.

Apply now to join a Passionately Purposeful workplace. Contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at recruitment@sepa.org.uk