Senior Consultant Hydrologist

Green Cat Renewables Job Advertisement – Senior / Principal Consultant Hydrologist Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow (Stobo House, Midlothian Innovation Centre, Roslin) The Company Green Cat Renewables (GCR) is a dynamic, innovative company that provides the complete range of technical services required to deliver renewable energy projects. The team of over 100 Engineers and Consultants deliver projects on behalf of Clients from four offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Livingston, and Biggar. GCR sits at the centre of an international group working closely alongside our sister consultancy businesses: Green Cat Renewables Canada, based in Calgary, Canada and Green Cat Renewables Europe, based in Amersfoort, Netherlands; as well as working alongside our UK based development companies Green Cat Hydrogen, Green Cat Renewable Developments and Green Cat Contracting. You will bring your technical expertise to a multidisciplinary Environmental and Planning team, working on utility scale wind, solar, battery energy storage, green hydrogen and hybrid projects across the UK. From early feasibility through to planning, consent and delivery, your advice will help clients navigate environmental challenges and move their projects forward. Ready to take the next step into leadership? Join Green Cat Renewables (GCR) as a Senior or Principal Consultant Hydrologist and play a key role in shaping our growing in-house hydrology team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hydrologist who wants to lead renewable energy projects, develop others and help shape the direction of a specialist team. The Role: Whether you are a Senior Consultant ready to step into a leadership role or a Principal Consultant looking for greater scope to influence a growing team, this role offers the opportunity to build on your experience. You will lead assessments, mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development, with support from our wider multidisciplinary team and opportunities to develop your own leadership skills. As Senior or Principal Consultant Hydrologist you will:

• Lead and manage hydrological assessments and reporting to support EIA delivery.
• Lead and manage the development of technical appendices, including Peat Management Plans; Peatland Condition Assessments; GWDTE Risk Assessments; Watercourse Crossing Inventories; Private Water Supply Risk Assessments; and Flood Risk Assessments.
• Provide technical input through all stages of the development process from initial feasibility to co-ordination of EIA and submission of planning applications.
• Manage programme, budgets, sub-contractors and client relationships, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely delivery.
• Assist the management team with business development, engaging with existing GCR clients and the development of their own network.
• Lead consultation with local authorities, communities and statutory consultees.
• Prepare tender documents and fee proposals.
• Mentor and develop junior team members. The Ideal Candidate:
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• 5+ Years' experience in the renewables sector.
• Extensive experience in delivering hydrological assessment and associated technical appendices.
• Experience of regular fieldwork, including both lone working and working in a team.
• In-depth knowledge of the UK planning system and EIA.
• In-depth knowledge of UK hydrological guidance.
• Exceptional understanding of key environmental and technical issues involved in the development of renewable energy projects.
• Strong technical competency in EIA, with strong problem solving, communication and technical report writing skills.
• Experience in using GIS (ArcPro or QGIS) for mapping, spatial analysis, and processing field survey data.
• Valid Driving Licence for use within UK.
• The right to work in the United Kingdom, full-time, in perpetuity. Desirable
• Experience in mentoring junior staff.
• Business Development experience
• Chartered Membership of a recognised professional institution (I.e. ISEP/CIEEM/CIWEM) The Employment Package:
• Competitive salary, negotiated depending on qualifications, experience, and skills.
• Private Medical Healthcare.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 Days annual leave and 8 flexible bank holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and support.
• Professional fees paid for by the company.
• Company social events and team building days.
• On-site parking with EV charging points available to staff (Edinburgh & Livingston offices only).
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Group life insurance. This is your chance to:
• Work at the forefront of the energy transition.
• Work on nationally significant renewable projects.
• Be part of a fast-growing, purpose-led company.
• Shape both your role and your career trajectory.
• Help create a cleaner, more sustainable energy system. The role would be a permanent and full-time position. To apply please send a full CV and covering letter to jobs@greencatrenewables.co.uk