Hydrogeologist

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a dynamic Hydrogeologist to join our UK team. You will contribute to contaminated land and hydrogeological projects, designing site investigations, developing robust models, and preparing reports.

A team-centric and self-motivated approach is valued, with opportunities to advance through professional development. We expect experience in groundwater modelling, data handling, and delivering clear technical reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science or related field.
• MSc or PhD in hydrogeology preferred; chartership encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Digital and technical input to contaminated land and hydrogeological projects including site investigation design and interpretation.
• Production and checking of groundwater models for groundwater flow and contamination transport.
• Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment chapters.
• Support proposals and bids for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Organise, supervise and check site works and manage H&S requirements.
• Maintain CPD and develop own competence with company support.

Skills

Ground investigations

Groundwater modelling

HSE management

Technical reporting

Data handling

Education

Degree in Geology/Hydrogeology

MSc/PhD in hydrogeology

Tools

P20

ConSim

RAM

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

SEEP/W

Job description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Hydrogeologist to join our team in the UK. Our client and project base are highly diverse with current projects in the nuclear decommissioning, energy transformation, regeneration and redevelopment and major road and rail sectors in the UK and around the world.

AtkinsRéalis' Hydrogeologists use the full range of their skills, working on multi-disciplinary projects as well as providing innovative solutions to engineering challenges. The vacancy is for someone who:

is confident working in a team and independently;combines excellent organisational, technical, numerical, digital, and communication skills to demonstrate logical thinking and concise reporting;

is highly motivated and proactive, with demonstrable energy, drive and enthusiasm; and

has an innovative nature with problem-solving skills.

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading engineering and design consultancies; we have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time critical infrastructure projects. The Environment Practice is a well-established, award winning, multi-disciplinary,

environmental and engineering practice with an extensive portfolio of regeneration and development projects and a highly skilled team; notably with staff winning various awards over the past years.

Your role

• Digital and technical input to projects supporting the delivery of contaminated land and hydrogeological projects, including site investigation design and interpretation, development of robust conceptual site models, controlled waters risk assessments, numerical modelling and design reports.
• Organising, supervising and checking site works (including contractors) and the preparation and management of appropriate H&S requirements.
• Production and checking of groundwater models relating to groundwater flow, contamination transport and civil engineering challenges.
• Preparation of relevant Environmental Impact Assessment chapters.
• Support the preparation of proposals and bids for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Maintain excellent professional relationships which will lead to and secure repeat business.
• Developing own competence and maintain CPD necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, with support from the business on own training and development needs.

About you

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, environmental science).
• MSc or PhD in hydrogeology or related subject is preferable.
• Actively working towards chartership Chartered Membership of relevant professional body.
• Experienced in designing and managing ground investigations including managing health and safety requirements as well as technical report writing.
• Working knowledge of groundwater modelling packages such as P20, ConSim, RAM, MODFLOW, FEFLOW, SEEP/W.
• Be a digital innovator: experience of handing large data sets, developing graphic representations of data or finding new digital ways of working.
• Full UK driving licence.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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