Hydrogeologist x4 - All levels in London

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‐critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‐edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Working closely with the Head of Discipline of Hydrogeology, you will manage the delivery of water resource and low‐flow studies aligned to our clients WINEP commitments. You will play a key part in our UK Water Catchment Management & Maritime capability team and be involved in the technical delivery of a wide scope of geological and hydrogeological projects. You will also provide functional expertise to water resource management and environmental impact assessments.

In addition, you will provide specialist hydrogeological support in the review of hydrogeological datasets, identification of groundwater‐surface water interaction, formulation of conceptual site models, design and implementation of groundwater monitoring schemes, groundwater model interrogation, signal test design and analysis, as well as assessment of the impact of abstraction and options for meeting WINEP objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work with and lead a collaborative industry‐leading multidisciplinary team of hydrologists, hydro‐morphologists, aquatic ecologists, environmental economists and others.
• Oversee, review and sign off complex pieces of work, ensuring all solutions are in line with project requirements.
• Lead and actively contribute to technical excellence development, maintaining subject matter expert status by keeping up to date with the latest industry and technical innovation.
• Continually engage with a wider network to complement technical excellence, alongside supporting and mentoring colleagues.
• Develop and deliver technical solutions that both meet and exceed current and future industry requirements.
• Act as Project Verifier on local / regional and national projects.
• Oversee the submission of complex technical papers to clients.

Qualifications

• Industry recognised area of expertise within Hydrogeology, focused on water resources and low‐flow studies aligned to water utility companies' obligations under WINEP.
• Extensive experience producing a wide range of deliverables within the broader Hydrogeology discipline.
• Demonstrable experience relating to water resources and low‐flow studies aligned to WINEP.
• Sound knowledge of groundwater site characterisation, groundwater‐surface water interaction, generation of conceptual site models, and quantitative groundwater and abstraction impact assessments.
• Comfortable using/supervising/interrogating numerical modelling (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW or similar).
• Good honours degree in earth sciences, or equivalent.
• Master's degree or doctorate in hydrogeology, or equivalent professional experience.
• Chartership with the Geological Society London (or similar).

Benefits and Work Environment

Jacobs offers a flexible working environment, wellbeing benefits, global giving and volunteering programs, and innovative approaches to help our clients make the world a better place. We value positive mental health, a sense of belonging, and inclusion across all employees. You will discover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to nurture your goals within a single global company.

As a disability confident employer, we actively interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and provide reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process if required. Our hybrid working policy allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.