hydrogeologist in Newtown

As a senior hydrogeologist, you will be part of a large team of water resources specialists, supporting and learning from teams of hydrogeologists, hydrologists, water quality specialists, asset planners and engineers as they deliver services to UK and international clients. Your input will help project teams deliver strategic decisions and solutions that have lasting benefits for local communities and the environment around the world.

Responsibilities

• Provision of senior technical advice across a wide range of groundwater topics including groundwater modelling, groundwater quality, Water Framework Directive, geo‑environmental, engineering hydrogeology and groundwater risk assessments.
• Contribution to bid and proposal writing across water resources, environmental and engineering sectors.
• Analysing data using tools such as Modflow, ArcGIS, QGIS, Python and Microsoft Excel.
• Producing high quality reports for clients.
• Developing skills in project management and business development through engagement with clients and people management.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in hydrogeology, geology, environmental science, mathematics or a related discipline.
• Good communication and written skills.
• Well‑organised with the ability to prioritise workload with minimal supervision and to support junior team members.
• Logical and pragmatic problem‑solving approach, attention to detail and a motivation to innovate.
• Understanding of the importance of prioritising health, safety, wellbeing and environmental issues.
• Experience of quantitative assessment of groundwater problems and understanding of different groundwater flow systems.
• Experience of analysing environmental data sets, including groundwater levels, river flows and climate data.
• Experience of delivering projects according to national regulations and guidance.
• Experience of using the Microsoft Office suite of tools.
• Knowledge of groundwater modelling software such as MODFLOW.
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. Python) and GIS tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS.

Desirable

• Post‑graduate level qualification in hydrogeology, water resources management or a related discipline.
• Professional consultancy experience in water resources.
• Chartership with an appropriate professional body (e.g. Geological Society, CIWEM, ICE).

Benefits

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6× your salary.
• Income protection scheme providing a financial benefit, as well as absence and return‑to‑work support for long‑term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll savings and will writing.
• Annual bonus schemes shared as part of an independently owned business.
• Employee ownership model creating a culture of shared success.
• Stake and voice in the business through personal and group performance bonuses.
• Direct pathway to ownership for senior roles from day one.
• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support everyday health costs.
• Access to Peppy for free menopausal support for UK colleagues.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme for you and your family.
• Flexibility to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family.
• Minimum of 33–35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy or sell leave through a flexible benefits programme.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.
• Enhanced family leave: 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave, 24 weeks of shared parental leave at full pay, and up to five additional days for significant caring responsibilities (two paid).
• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training and self‑development.
• Participation in Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parent/carer communities.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will discuss how we can support you.

Immigration

We do not currently offer sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.