Consultant/ Senior Hydrogeologist

Overview

As a Hydrogeologist within the Groundwater & Geothermal Team, you will deliver groundwater and geothermal projects from scoping through reporting for UK and Ireland clients. You’ll work across groundwater resources, dewatering, contaminant hydrogeology, monitoring, borehole investigations, and risk assessment, contributing to a growing consultancy. The role blends office-based analysis with field activities, offering opportunities to develop project management and client relationships. You will collaborate across disciplines and may undertake international assignments. This role provides a clear path to greater independence at the Senior grade and to lead defined work packages.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid and flexible working
• travel across Great Britain and Ireland
• supportive consultancy environment
• career development opportunities
• varied project portfolio
• international assignments (occasional)

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage groundwater and geothermal investigations, desk studies, risk assessments and conceptual site models
• Lead and supervise field activities: monitoring, borehole drilling/installation, pumping tests, sampling
• Analyze and interpret hydrogeological data and prepare reports, notes, drawings and presentations
• Utilize GIS and digital tools for regulatory support and permit/licence applications
• Support project setup, budgets, programmes, subcontractors, change control and fee proposals; contribute to tenders and business development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support projects across GB, Ireland and occasional international assignments

Key requirements

• Good honours degree in geology, earth science, engineering geology or environmental science
• Practical fieldwork and investigation experience
• Strong data analysis and report writing skills
• Developing understanding of UK and/or Irish groundwater regulation and licensing
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and GIS
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel
• Desirable: groundwater resources, dewatering, contaminant hydrogeology, geothermal, hydrogeological risk assessment, borehole supervision, pumping test analysis, MODFLOW, hydrochemistry, permit/licence applications, fee proposals, subcontractor management, and chartership or security clearance

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Time management and ability to work to deadlines
• Team collaboration and ability to manage junior staff or interns
• GIS
• MODFLOW
• Pumping test analysis

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