Asset Scientist - Hydrogeologist in Hatfield

Affinity Water is seeking an Asset Scientist (Hydrogeology) to provide expert technical leadership in protecting and optimising our groundwater assets. This role will act as the primary technical point of contact for large infrastructure projects, ensuring risks to public water supply boreholes and wells are identified, monitored, and mitigated through all project phases.

You will support operational teams by leading borehole inspection and maintenance programmes, supervising inspections and rehabilitation works, and ensuring asset health, regulatory compliance, and delivery to time and budget. The role also involves close collaboration with regulators, contractors, and internal teams, undertaking fieldwork, data analysis, reporting, and providing specialist input into water resource investigations and environmental protection initiatives.

This is a key role in safeguarding water quality and supply resilience while supporting Affinity Water’s wider environmental and asset management objectives.

What you need:

• Qualified to MSc level (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline, with practical knowledge in hydrology/hydrogeology/water resources
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and GIS applications
• Good report writing skills with the ability to self-check and to produce high quality and accurate work; excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, team management
• Highly motivated self-starter, able to work on their own as well as part of a team
• Ability to undertake field work safely
• Geographically close to our Central region to undertake field visits with short notice

Competitive salary dependent on skills and experience. Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources. Entry into the company annual bonus scheme. Annual leave from 23-27 rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days. A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them. A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%). We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave. Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best. Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health. Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme. Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community. Life Assurance.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and opt in on the application form. Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

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