Practice Leader - Hydrology & Hydrogeology in Bristol

Opportunities like this are rare. SLR is seeking a high calibre individual to lead and grow our existing Hydrology and Hydrogeology Practice within our European Region as a Practice Leader. Our Hydrology and Hydrogeology Practice comprises a team of 75 specialists that offer technical excellence in managing surface water, groundwater and geochemistry challenges, working on projects delivering Net Zero and making significant contributions to the sustainability of new developments and existing operations. Project work is delivered in the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe and further afield.

Our hydrology services include:

• Flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling
• Stormwater drainage design
• Pollution control
• Operational water management
• Water monitoring

Our hydrogeology and geochemistry services include:

• Hydrogeological risk assessment
• Groundwater and contaminant modelling
• Passive water treatment design
• Groundwater monitoring

The Hydrology and Hydrogeology Practice deliver projects with clients across multiple sectors including Power and Distribution, Built Environment, Mining & Minerals, and Infrastructure.

The role involves reporting to the European Business Unit Director (BUD) for Earth Sciences, being a member of the Business Unit Leadership Team, and leading the Hydrology and Hydrogeology Practice currently located across the UK and Ireland. Responsibilities include:

• Leading and growing our Hydrology and Hydrogeology capability in the European Region through visible leadership and direction.
• Developing and implementing the Practice’s commercial strategy and driving growth in revenue, margin performance, and expansion of services.
• Developing strong relationships with clients and partners to drive business growth and foster increased customer loyalty.
• Monitoring client trends and identifying strategic opportunities and risks to SLR’s business.
• Targeting key hires to support the expansion of services and develop the talent needed for future challenges.
• Budget setting and delivery, along with tracking and forecasting the financial performance of the Practice.
• Collaborating with the Sector Leads and Marketing Team to ensure the Practice has the right market profile.
• Identifying areas of improvement on key operational areas and delivering solutions.
• Promoting SLR’s Health and Safety culture through proactive safety leadership.
• Inclusive leadership of people in driving the business forward.
• Identifying and managing risk and opportunities for the Practice.

About Us: SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,500 employees across 3 regions, including over 1,700 colleagues in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Our ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

About You: You will need to be a commercially minded highly skilled and experienced consultancy professional with strong client management and people leadership skills. Key competencies include:

• Ability to lead people and act as a role model.
• Ability to set and implement a strategic vision.
• Ability to operate a business in accordance with client expectations.
• Ability to deliver budget successfully.
• Ability to maintain successful client relationships.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR: We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR.