At HR Wallingford, we design smart, resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research, data insights and the power of our collective expertise, we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.

The Senior Dredging Consultant will be an important contributor to HR Wallingford projects, providing technical expertise and project management for a range of clients internationally and in the UK. The role sits within the Ships and Dredging Group at HR Wallingford, within which there is a team dedicated to all aspects of Dredging Consultancy. This team of dredging specialists provides expertise to a range of other technical groups within HR Wallingford and to clients who commission HR Wallingford .

You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality consultancy advice relating to dredging, as well as periodically overseeing dredging contractors and providing technical support to clients and other teams in HR Wallingford. In addition, you will contribute to R&D activities and marketing materials and attend conferences / trade events both in the UK and internationally to share your knowledge and expertise.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, undertaking occasional fieldwork and attending on-site client meetings as required. Along with other members of the team you will write and review reports and communicate effectively (across all media and in person) with clients and colleagues.

Key qualifications and skills

You will have a degree in a relevant field (e.g civil engineering)
5+ years of commercial dredging industry experience including substantial experience on site, ideally with a dredging contractor
Good technical knowledge of a wide range of dredging plant and its capability (including ancillary equipment)
Knowledge of dredging project health and safety
Good project management skills and experience
Experience of data analysis and reporting
Experience of vessel-based fieldwork
Worked in a range of environments both in the UK and abroad

Further information

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum dependant on experience.
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We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer both hybrid working and flexi-time. We are also open to exploring other flexible working arrangements.

The closing date for applications is 31st July 2025.

How to apply

If you are excited about this role but unsure whether you’re the right fit, we encourage you to apply. We’re also happy to answer any questions by emailing careers@hrwallingford.com

Interested? Please apply providing your CV with covering letter.

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