APAC Hydrogeology Leader

Arup; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and consulting firm in Australia seeks an experienced Hydrologist/Engineer with over 20 years in hydrogeology and contaminated land. The ideal candidate will develop client relationships and manage multidisciplinary projects while providing team leadership and mentoring. The firm values diversity and offers a flexible working environment, competitive pay, and excellent benefits including paid parental leave and birthday leave.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Paid parental leave for primary carer

Birthday leave

Annual leave loading

International mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum of 20 years of experience in hydrogeology and contaminated land.
• Experience of leading teams on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Ability to design and deliver hydrogeological analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop Client relationships and identify opportunities.
• Provide training and mentoring of team members.
• Manage communications with Client and the Project Engineer.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Contaminated land management

Environmental planning

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Recognized relevant tertiary qualifications in geology, environmental science, civil engineering or similar

Post-graduate qualification in hydrogeology

Job description

Arup is a unique organization that is owned and run by its employees, which means that our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a people‑centric organization, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. Our employees are empowered to make decisions and take ownership of their work, which fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. At Arup, we value diversity and strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As a result, we are able to attract and retain some of the brightest and most talented professionals in the industry.

Primary focus

As a world leader in its field, Arup offers the full spectrum of groundwater, engineering geology, and contaminated land consulting services. Through consultation from early stages of design through to construction and operation, we are able to advise our clients on how to best identify opportunities and manage potential impacts and from an environmental and engineering perspective.

Responsibilities

• Develop Client relationships and identify local and regional opportunities to secure Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, and Contaminated Land scopes.
• Provide training and mentoring of team members, fostering of strong working relationships across Arup.
• Manage communications with Client and the Project Engineer to understand the project requirements and set clear scopes and budgets for delivery.
• You will need to take a longer‑term strategic view of the business to contribute to the development plan of Arup.
• You will be responsible for executing responsibilities as outlined in Arup’s Quality Management System.
• You will be required to represent Arup at internal and external meetings. This will involve meetings with clients in order to establish needs and liaise with authorities towards securing approvals for Client works.

Is this role right for you

• A minimum of 20 years of experience in hydrogeology and contaminated land within a consulting environment which may include: environmental planning / auditing, surface water / groundwater interaction, water quality, contaminated land, tunnelling and underground construction, natural resource management, construction phase services;
• Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in geology, environmental science, civil engineering or similar area, with a post‑graduate qualification in hydrogeology;
• Experience of leading teams on multi‑disciplinary projects
• Ability to design and deliver hydrogeological analysis, contributing to the development of design solutions and environmental impact assessments for major and/or complex projects of relevant professional institutions / professional peer bodies.
• Able to quickly develop successful client relationship
• Able to provide excellent team leadership

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia

• Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
• Birthday leave
• Annual leave loading
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
• International mobility opportunities
• Insurances (life & income protection)
• Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
• Novated car lease
• Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.
• Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture : from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com / careers / your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and / or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.