Overview
Do you enjoy the outdoors, have a keen eye for detail, and a passion for the environment?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Brampton/Ely based Hydrometry & Telemetry Team as a Hydrometric Officer.
This is a dynamic role that combines fieldwork with office-based responsibilities. You’ll be working outdoors throughout the year—including in challenging weather conditions—so resilience and adaptability are key. Operating across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, and parts of Norfolk, you’ll be responsible for collecting, validating, and delivering high-quality scientific data on rainfall, river flows and levels, and groundwater. This vital information supports both internal teams and external stakeholders in making informed environmental decisions.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring our Hydrometric Network is robust, resilient, and incident ready
- Making necessary improvements and alterations
- Adapting the network to meet evolving operational and environmental demands
- Undertaking fieldwork and traveling to local offices and national meetings as required
This is a hybrid role, combining home and office work with travel to remote sites across Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire using a badged fleet vehicle.
You will also be expected to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues in Water Resources, Flood & Coastal Risk Management, and other key stakeholders to ensure a full understanding of their needs and operations.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together. It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
The team
The Hydrometry & Telemetry Team are part of the Monitoring Department within Local Operations. We manage the Environment Agency’s field telemetry equipment and hydrometric network. Our core responsibility is to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the data we collect. This data underpins critical statutory functions, including flood forecasting and water resource management. Our goal is to deliver accurate, timely information that meets the needs of our customers.
Experience/skills required
Essential:
- Proven fieldwork experience, ideally within a hydrometric background
- Familiarity with remote communication technologies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong practical problem-solving skills and methodology
- A full UK driving licence
It would be helpful, but not essential, if you had:
- Knowledge of telemetry systems
- Experience with environmental monitoring instrumentation, particularly in river and tidal settings
- Understanding of rainfall measurement practices and associated methodologies
The ideal candidate will be naturally inquisitive, with a sharp eye for detail. While prior experience or knowledge of hydrometry and telemetry is advantageous, it is not essential. We offer a comprehensive training and mentoring programme designed to support your development and ensure your success in the role.
