Hydrogeologist in Newcastle upon Tyne

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. We are looking for Hydrogeologists at all levels to add to our Ground and Water Team in The UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our industry leading contaminant hydrogeology team with direct mentoring and career development from the hydrogeologists that develop and maintain the UK industry standard software ConSim and LandSim.

The successful candidates will play a key role in the day‑to‑day delivery of projects working closely with and being supported by other team members, Project Managers and Directors within the UK team. Technical work will include:

• Developing conceptual models
• Interpretation of hydrogeological and geological data
• Developing source‑pathway‑receptor linkages
• Risk assessment modelling to support the preparation of hydrogeological risk assessments and detailed quantitative risk assessments for contaminated land and landfill

A Little More About Your Role:

• Managing hydrogeological data and developing conceptual models and interpretation of data
• Use and learn software such as ConSim, LandSim, P20, FeFlow, Modflow, Seep/W
• Undertaking / performing project tasks assigned by senior people in the team
• Preparing factual and interpretive reports under supervision of the senior team
• Communicating and liaising effectively and efficiently with the project team

Involved in the following:

• Hydrogeological risk assessment
• Dewatering
• Groundwater resource
• Pumping tests
• Yield tests
• Modelling
• Borehole prognosis
• Abstraction
• Geothermal

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate:

• Hydrogeological skills of managing data and preparing evidence backed conceptual models
• Demonstrable experience of the preparation of factual and interpretive reports as contributing author
• Risk Assessment modelling using ConSim, RTM and LandSim
• Working towards chartership
• A motivated and engaging team player able to contribute collaboratively to the technical and social strength of our team of hydrogeologists
• Working in environmental consulting and be able to evidence direct experience in contaminant hydrogeology
• A postgraduate qualification (MTech, MSc and or PhD) in hydrogeology or a hydrogeological discipline

If you don’t meet all that we are looking for please still consider applying. Not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.

About Us: We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work‑life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
• Flex your time: WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities.
• Your development: We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.