A well-established environmental and geological consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Hydrogeologist to join its Geological Services team.
This is a senior role suited to someone who enjoys combining technical expertise, project leadership, and team mentoring while working on complex environmental and hydrogeological projects across a range of sectors.
You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality technical work, managing multidisciplinary projects, and supporting the strategic development of the department. Principal Consultant
The Role
You will be responsible for leading and delivering a range of geological and hydrogeological projects, including environmental planning, land quality, groundwater investigations, and environmental permitting work.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Managing geological, hydrogeological and hydrological assessments for a range of industrial, mineral, waste and property developments
- Supervising site investigations, including groundwater, surface water and ground gas monitoring programmes
- Reviewing and interpreting environmental data, reports and technical documentation
- Managing project teams and ensuring quality assurance across project outputs
- Preparing technical reports, risk assessments and modelling outputs
- Providing expert advice to clients, regulators and project stakeholders
- Supporting complex multidisciplinary projects, including those with legal or regulatory components
- Contributing to departmental planning, resourcing and strategic development
- Mentoring and managing junior staff and supporting their professional development
- Managing project budgets, programmes and commercial delivery
About You
To be considered for this role, you will likely have:
- A degree in Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline
- A postgraduate qualification in Hydrogeology (desirable)
- Chartered status or membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. Geological Society)
- Significant experience in hydrogeology, environmental consultancy or land quality
- Strong experience managing complex site investigations and environmental risk assessments
- Experience using specialist hydrogeological modelling or risk assessment software
- Proven project management and budget control experience
- Previous line management or mentoring experience
- Excellent written reporting and client communication skills
- A UK driving licence
What This Role Offers
- Opportunity to work on complex and technically interesting environmental projects
- A senior leadership position with influence over project delivery and department strategy
- The chance to mentor and develop junior consultants
- A collaborative consultancy environment with strong technical expertise across the business