Training Mostly in-service, for example seminars and conferences to update knowledge. Specialist courses to develop complementary skills such as presentation, time management, computing etc. Career development Promotion is on merit. Progression is typically towards water resources management or senior scientific posts. There is not a formal promotion route in some organisations.
Some employers have performance related pay schemes.
Other benefits may include car allowance and possibly share option schemes. Field and site work outside the office is common. Projects are often team based. Flexitime can be possible depending on the employer. Jobs are quite widely available Hydrologists work in the water industry throughout the UK, and more locally for environmental bodies and civil engineering consultancies.