Associate Hydrogeologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Newcastle is seeking an Associate Hydrogeologist to lead hydrogeology and water environment projects across infrastructure, renewables, power, industrial and built environment sectors.

You will take responsibility for project delivery, working with clients and multidisciplinary teams while mentoring less experienced colleagues. Strong UK hydrogeology expertise and a relevant degree are required.

Qualifications

• Substantial UK hydrogeology or water environment experience.
• Degree in hydrogeology or related field.
• Strong hydrogeological assessment and water monitoring experience.
• Knowledge of UK water legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership.
• Driving licence to drive in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeological assessments, investigations and monitoring programmes.
• Prepare and review EIA water chapters.
• Water environment assessments, abstraction licensing and groundwater permitting.
• Technical analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Managing client relationships and supporting proposals.
• Leading multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Mentoring and developing scientists and hydrogeologists.

Skills

Client management

Technical reporting

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Hydrogeology

Geoscience related degree

Tools

GIS

Job description

Associate Hydrogeologist
Newcastle
£55,000 – £65,000

Are you an Associate Hydrogeologist looking for greater technical and client responsibility? This is an opportunity to join an established multidisciplinary consultancy in Newcastle, leading hydrogeology and water environment projects across infrastructure, renewables, power, industrial and built environment sectors.

The Associate Hydrogeologist will take responsibility for project and technical delivery, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams while supporting the development of less experienced colleagues.

The Associate Hydrogeologist role will include:

• Leading hydrogeological assessments, investigations and monitoring programmes
• Preparing and reviewing EIA water chapters
• Water environment assessments, abstraction licensing and groundwater permitting
• Technical analysis, interpretation and reporting
• Managing client relationships and supporting proposals
• Leading multidisciplinary project delivery
• Mentoring and developing scientists and hydrogeologists

The Associate Hydrogeologist should have:

• Substantial UK hydrogeology or water environment experience
• A degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geoscience or a related discipline
• Strong hydrogeological assessment and water monitoring experience
• Knowledge of UK water legislation and regulatory requirements
• Strong technical reporting, client and communication skills
• Chartered status or be working towards chartership
• A driving licence permitting you to drive in the UK

GIS, analysis or modelling software experience would be advantageous rather than essential.

The Associate Hydrogeologist position offers £55,000 – £65,000, hybrid and flexible working, professional development, pension, private medical insurance and discretionary bonus.