At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver impactful projects in hydrology and hydrogeology across various sectors.
- Company: Join SLR, a global leader in Sustainability Solutions with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, flexible working, and career progression.
- Other info: Flexible and hybrid working options available across multiple UK locations.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental sustainability while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in hydrogeology or environmental science with strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Hydrogeologist, or Environmental Scientist (with a focus on the water environment), to join our busy Hydrology and Hydrogeology team. You will have a varied workload and be responsible for delivering work for our clients across the minerals, waste management, renewables, property and infrastructure sectors. Your project work would include a mixture of environmental impact assessments, water monitoring, hydrogeological site investigation, groundwater abstraction licences and hydrogeological risk assessments, depending on your areas of interest.
As well as working alongside the hydrologists and hydrogeologists in our team, you will also work with colleagues from our ecology, land quality, planning and minerals teams to support the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects where your expertise is needed. This position is an opportunity for you to progress to the next stage of your career, taking on responsibility for managing projects, developing relationships with clients, and providing technical guidance to more junior staff.
The role involves:
- Technical delivery of a wide range of projects including Environmental Impact Assessments, coordinated delivery of Water Environment chapters and supporting technical appendices for Environmental Statements.
- Water environment components of environmental management including input into construction environmental management plans, post consent discharge of planning obligations and support on water advice to the construction industry.
- Site works such as site walkover surveys, monitoring borehole installation, hydraulic testing and groundwater/surface water level and quality monitoring programmes.
- Supporting clients with abstraction licensing, Hydrogeological Risk Assessments for landfill and deposit for recovery permits, and Groundwater Risk Assessments for groundwater discharges / groundwater activity permits.
The position can be based in any of the following offices – Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London or Stoke. The role is full time although flexible and hybrid working options are available and part time working arrangements would be considered.
SLR is a global leader in Sustainability Solutions, helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days annual leave, with additional flexible options.
Senior Hydrogeologist employer: Dormont Manufacturing Co
SLR is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where experienced Hydrogeologists can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options and a supportive 'one team' culture, employees are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful sustainability projects across various sectors. The opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in vibrant locations such as London, Edinburgh, and Bristol further enhances the appeal of joining our dedicated Hydrology and Hydrogeology team.
