Junior / Assistant Hydrogeologist

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Junior / Assistant Hydrogeologist in the UK. Based in our hybrid-friendly offices across the UK, you will support contaminated land and hydrogeology projects, developing robust models and contributing to EIA chapters.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team on major infrastructure schemes and gain exposure to international projects while progressing professionally. The role emphasises data handling, field supervision, and delivering quality work within time and

Qualifications

• Degree in hydrogeology or related field required.
• MSc or PhD in hydrogeology preferred.
• Active progression toward Chartered Membership is encouraged.
• Experience delivering work on-time and within budget in a consultancy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to contaminated land and hydrogeological projects, including site investigations and MT/CSM development.
• Organise and supervise site works and manage H&S requirements.
• Produce and check groundwater models relating to flow and transport.
• Prepare Environmental Impact Assessment chapters for projects.
• Manage own work with senior support to deliver on-time and on-budget.

Skills

Groundwater modelling

Site investigations

Data handling

Contractor/site supervision

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree in hydrogeology or related

MSc or PhD in hydrogeology

Job description

Transform our Urban Legacy.

We have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Junior / Assistant Hydrogeologist specialising in contaminated land and brownfield development and/or engineering hydrogeology or to join our Sustainable Land and Resource Management Practice.

Overview

Transform our Urban Legacy. We have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Junior / Assistant Hydrogeologist specialising in contaminated land and brownfield development and/or engineering hydrogeology or to join our Sustainable Land and Resource Management Practice. Based in either our Exeter, Bristol, Birmingham, Cambridge, Epsom or London office (with flexible hybrid working), you will be part of an award-winning group of hydrogeology and contaminated land experts delivering innovative brownfield solutions to major UK infrastructure projects, across the transportation, energy, buildings and places and water markets. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, contribute to high-profile UK and international projects, and grow your career in a supportive, collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Your Role

• Provide digital and technical input to projects supporting the delivery of contaminated land and hydrogeological projects, including delivery of site investigations, development of robust conceptual site models, controlled waters risk assessments, numerical modelling and design reports.
• Organising and supervising site works (including contractors) and the preparation and management of appropriate H&S requirements.
• Production and checking of complex groundwater models relating to groundwater flow, contamination transport, engineering hydrogeology and civil engineering challenges.
• Preparation of relevant Environmental Impact Assessment chapters for a wide range of projects.
• Management of own work including supporting senior management to ensure projects are delivered on-time, on budget and to quality and client expectations.
• 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. hydrogeology, geology, chemistry, environmental science).
• MSc or PhD in hydrogeology or related subject is preferable.
• Actively working towards Chartered Membership of relevant professional body.
• Relevant post‑graduate experience (ideally within a consultancy environment), with a track record in delivering work on‑time, on budget and to quality and client expectations.
• Demonstratable understanding of land contamination/brownfield land/engineering hydrogeology issues (dependant on specialism and interests) including understanding of relevant codes of practice and industry standards.
• Be a digital innovator: experience of handing large data sets, developing graphic representations of data or finding new digital ways of working.
• Willingness to travel and undertake site‑based work across the UK.
• 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. Be rewarded. Find out more.

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

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.

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.