Hydrogeologist

We have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Hydrogeologist specialising in contaminated land and brownfield development, engineering hydrogeology, or to join our Sustainable Land and Resource Management Practice.

Based in either our Exeter, Bristol, Birmingham, Cambridge, Epsom or London office (with flexible hybrid working), you will be part of an award-winning group of hydrogeology and contaminated land experts delivering innovative brownfield solutions to major UK infrastructure projects across the transportation, energy, buildings, 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.

• Provide digital and technical input to projects supporting the delivery of contaminated land and hydrogeological projects, including site investigation design and interpretation, development of robust conceptual site models, controlled waters risk assessments, numerical modelling and design reports.
• Organise, supervise and check site works (including contractors) and prepare and manage appropriate H&S requirements.
• Produce and check groundwater models relating to groundwater flow, contamination transport, engineering hydrogeology and civil engineering challenges.
• Prepare relevant Environmental Impact Assessment chapters for a wide range of projects.
• Support the preparation of proposals and bids for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Maintain excellent professional relationships which will lead to and secure repeat business.
• Develop own competence and maintain CPD necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, with support from the business on training and development needs.

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g. hydrogeology, geology, chemistry, environmental science).
• MSc or PhD in hydrogeology or related subject is preferable.
• Actively working towards chartership / Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Experienced in designing and managing ground investigations including managing health and safety requirements as well as technical report writing.
• Working knowledge of groundwater modelling packages such as P20, Con Sim, RAM, MODFLOW, FEFLOW, SEEP/W.
• Be a digital innovator: experience of handling large data sets, developing graphic representations of data or finding new digital ways of working.
• Full UK driving licence.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Benefit from a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed with you  vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer. When applying to the role please do not reference any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.