Hydrometric Specialist

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

Job Title: Hydrometric Specialist

Location: Within a commutable distance from: Clevedon (North Somerset), Theale, Eastington, Malvern, or Stirling. Other locations may be considered. Job

Type: Permanent, Full Time – 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

About Us

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services, and expertise to help municipal, industrial, and construction customers improve their water management processes, enhance operational performance, and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a strong reputation for engineering excellence, businesses and public bodies around the world rely on our products, services, and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment, and protect the environment from water pollution. We work with a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries.

As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are at the forefront of the water management industry—driving innovation, sustainability, and a safety-first mindset.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of the Hydrometric business. This includes maintaining and updating technical procedures, training staff, contributing technical expertise to projects and bids, and supporting the effective and profitable operation of both Hydro-Logic Services (International) Ltd and Hydro International plc.

Physical Requirements:

• Full UK Driver’s Licence – Required
• Valid Passport – Required

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering)
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in the water sector, ideally in hydrometric monitoring or a closely related discipline
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, Hydrometric Data Archiving systems and fieldwork techniques.
• Good report and proposal writing ability and experience in preparing proposals for technical professional services.
• Proven track record in successful project management and delivery of consultancy or monitoring projects in the water industry to safety, quality, time and cost constraints.
• chartership. For example, CIWEM, Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to meet deadlines and inspire others to do the same
• Self-starter with confidence and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Takes pride in high-quality technical project delivery
• Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service
• Passion for contributing to the continued growth and success of the business
• Prepared to travel throughout the UK, and overseas (as required).

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and regular review/ updating of technical work instructions, procedure documents and dissemination to the hydrometric team.
• Review of monitoring equipment available on the market and recommendation of monitoring equipment and measurement techniques for adoption by the business.
• Support to the Hydrometric team in the successful technical delivery of projects, including approval of all installation designs prior to installation.
• Work winning of Hydrometric projects, including preparation of fee proposals and tenders, to achieve budget sales targets and revenue and profit targets.
• Technical advice to regional managers and others who are responsible for winning work within the team, to ensure that proposed solutions are technically sound.
• Managing projects, ensuring efficient delivery safely and to time, budget and quality.
• Where appropriate, to provide advisory services to the Hydro International Group of companies when requested.
• Delivery of internal training to staff on Hydrometric monitoring techniques.
• To perform duties in accordance with all relevant legislation.
• Attend relevant trade conferences, exhibitions and seminars. Be looking to join relevant hydrological groups and fellowships to enhance knowledge within the wider context of Hydrometry and Hydrology.
• Assist in the delivery of training of Hydrometric monitoring techniques to external customers
• Maintain Companywide working standards in accordance with relevant hydrometry ISO Standards
• To apply requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 / 14001 and CDM as appropriate within the areas of responsibility.
• Other duties which the company may reasonably require the individual to undertake.
• Ensure compliance with and implementation of company Health and Safety policies

What Hydro International Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package

• Comprehensive secondary benefits

• Significant contribution to your pension plan

• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

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