Senior​/Principal Hydrogeologist

Job Title

Senior / Principal Hydrogeologist

£45,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Various UK locations (flexible, ideally West Yorkshire)

Permanent – Full Time or Part Time, Hybrid

Our client is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior / Principal Hydrogeologist to support and lead the delivery of groundwater and water resource projects. This role will focus on groundwater modelling, groundwater resources, and associated environmental work, including geothermal and mine water projects.

You will play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions, working across multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced consultancy environment.

Our client is an award‑winning environmental and engineering consultancy, recognised for its focus on innovation, sustainability and climate resilience.

They are independent and employee‑owned, with a strong emphasis on long‑term decision‑making, staff development and wellbeing. Operating globally, they deliver projects across public, private and third sector clients.

• Lead groundwater and water resource projects, ensuring high‑quality technical delivery
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across multidisciplinary teams
• Manage projects end‑to‑end, including budgets, contracts, programmes and risk
• Support and lead tendering and business development activities
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in project delivery

• Strong experience in groundwater modelling and water resources
• Background in environmental, geological or earth sciences
• Experience managing projects of varying scale and complexity
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Interest in sustainability and environmental resilience
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Strong focus on work‑life balance and wellbeing
• Structured learning and development support
• Professional development budget and chartership support
• Opportunities to progress into leadership roles
• Inclusive and supportive working environment

• Degree (and ideally postgraduate qualification) in geology, earth sciences or environmental discipline
• Ideally working towards or holding a relevant professional qualification/chartership
• Right to work in the UK

This role offers excellent progression opportunities, with clear pathways into senior leadership. Our client actively supports professional development, chartership and continuous learning, enabling individuals to grow their technical and managerial capabilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.