Principal Hydrogeologist – Water Resources

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

This role will enable you to join a worldwide team of over 6000 professionals involved in designing, managing and implementing leading edge programmes and projects in the water, environmental and energy sectors.
Due to an increasing workload, there is a need to appoint a Principal Hydrogeologist. You will use your previous experience and knowledge of UK best practice to primarily support an expanding portfolio of UK and international clients, and contribute to the business goals by providing technical expertise and knowledge in the field of hydrogeology.
You will also be required to undertake business development activities and will be expected to identify and win new work. You will mentor and supervise less experienced members of the team and provide them with support and guidance as necessary in order to aid their career development.
There will be opportunities to carry out a wide range of technical work as indicated below:
Delivery of capital groundwater projects involving water supply borehole construction for water company, industry and private clients, including abstraction licensing
Borehole condition surveys to assess the integrity of source assets and to investigate water quality issues
Pump duty, well performance and aquifer pumping tests evaluation
Borehole rehabilitation and aquifer yield development and enhancement and the resolution of operational issues
Groundwater quality investigation and constraint assessment
Groundwater flow and quality modeling using MODFLOW
Groundwater deployable output assessments and identification of potential constraints
Managed aquifer recharge, aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) and conjunctive use investigations and scheme development
Water resource management plan audits for OFWAT and Environment Agency
Environmental impact assessments specific to the water industry, including low flow and source sustainability investigations
Geotechnical hydrogeology including the design and evaluation of groundwater control and dewatering schemes
There will also be opportunities to manage, mentor and expand the groundwater team
The suitable individual will have the following:
- Masters qualification (or equivalent) in Hydrogeology or other relevant subject.
- Ability to manage a team and develop and mentor individuals.
- A member of a relevant body or institution.
- Computer literate with a good understanding of Microsoft Office.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Good client service focus.
- Excellent organisational skills.
And experience in:
- Investigating and developing major UK groundwater infrastructure projects.
- Groundwater pumping test supervision and evaluation.
- Groundwater source quality investigation and assessment.
- Groundwater flow and quality modeling.
- UK water resource planning procedures.
- Groundwater source sustainability investigations.
This client believes in you and your abilities. It is wholly owned and managed by its  employees, so a career with us means you directly share in the responsibilities and rewards of its success. It offers a competitive remuneration package; private healthcare and contributory pension scheme as well as excellent career development opportunities through training and promotion.