Senior Hydrogeologist

Job Description Overview

Transform our Urban Legacy. Are you ready to take the next step in your contaminated land career? Atkins

Réalis is seeking a dynamic and motivated Senior Hydrogeologist specialising in contaminated land and brownfield development to join our award-winning Contaminated Land & Hydrogeology team within the Sustainable Land and Resource Management Practice. Based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office with flexible hybrid working, you will be part of an award-winning group of contaminated land experts delivering innovative brownfield solutions to major UK infrastructure projects across the transportation, energy, buildings and places, and water markets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, contribute to high-profile UK and international projects, and grow your career in a supportive, collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

• Providing technical guidance, constructive support and mentoring to junior staff and supporting their technical development.
• Provide technical input and delivery of contaminated land projects / hydrogeological aspects of multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Review and technical overview of complex numerical models for groundwater.
• Project management and technical delivery of a wide variety of projects, including management of finances and programme delivery.
• Organising / managing / checking site work.
• Liaison with clients, stakeholders, regulators, sub‑contractors and other internal disciplines.
• Supporting senior management in developing new business and clients to win work and preparation of commercial offers.
• Preparation of H&S plans for site investigations and managing health and safety.
• Developing own competence and maintaining CPD required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, with support from the business on training and development needs.

• First degree in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g. Geology, Geography, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, Environmental Science).
• MSc or PhD in hydrogeology or a related subject, preferred.
• Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. Geological Society, ICE, IES, CIWEM) or expected to become chartered within 6–12 months.
• Substantial demonstrable experience as an environmental consultant within consultancy, industry, regulatory or academic fields with a track record in delivering work, client management and stakeholder liaison.
• Demonstrable understanding of UK hydrogeology and the environmental and regulatory framework of UK water management.
• Demonstrable experience of groundwater modelling packages such as P20, Con Sim, Land Sim, RAM, MODFLOW, FEFLOW, SEEP/W.
• Commercial awareness and ability to complete tenders.
• Experience of handling large data sets, developing graphic representations or finding new digital ways of working.
• Skills in GIS, computer programming, engineering geology or hydrogeology would be an advantage.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Competitive salaries and employee rewards.
• Range of benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.

• Security clearance may be required; offers of employment are dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong, a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.