Hydrogeologist

Job Description

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We are looking for Hydrogeologists at all levels to join our Ground & Water Team in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our industry‑leading contaminant hydrogeology team with direct mentoring and career development from hydro geologists that develop and maintain the UK industry standard software Con Sim and Land Sim
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The successful candidates will play a key role in the day‑to‑day delivery of projects, working closely with and supported by other team members, Project Managers, and Directors within the UK team. Technical work will include developing conceptual models, interpreting hydrogeological and geological data, developing source‑pathway‑receptor linkages and risk assessment modelling to support the preparation of hydrogeological risk assessments and detailed quantitative risk assessments for contaminated land and landfill.

• Managing hydrogeological data and developing conceptual models and interpretation of data.
• Developing hydrogeological conceptual models.
• Use and learn software such as Con Sim, Land Sim, P20, FeFlow, Modflow, Seep/W.
• Undertaking / performing project tasks assigned by senior people in the team.
• Preparing factual and interpretive reports under supervision of the senior team.
• Communicating and liaising effectively and efficiently with the project team (team members, project managers and directors).
• Involved in hydrogeological risk assessment, dewatering, groundwater resource, pumping tests, yield tests, modelling, borehole prognosis, abstraction, and geothermal.

• Hydrogeological skills of managing data and preparing evidence‑backed conceptual models (in consultancy or any other relevant industrial or regulatory profession).
• Demonstrable experience of preparing factual and interpretive reports as a contributing author, with evidence of reporting competency if possible.
• Risk assessment modelling using Con Sim, RTM, and Land Sim.
• Working towards chartership.
• A motivated and engaging team player able to contribute collaboratively to the technical and social strength of our team of hydro geologists.
• Experience in environmental consulting with direct experience in contaminant hydrogeology.
• A postgraduate qualification (MTech, MSc, and/or PhD) in hydrogeology or a hydrogeological discipline.

If you don’t meet all that we are looking for please still consider applying. Not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.

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• Hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
• Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest…