Junior Hydrogeology Consultant

Arcadis; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a graduate to support groundwater projects by processing field data and contributing to hydrogeological models. You will work with a multidisciplinary team across data collection, interpretation and reporting in a busy office environment.

The role offers exposure to 2D/3D modelling, GIS and client-facing reports, with opportunities to travel to sites and develop technical and communication skills within a global consultancy.

Qualifications

• BSc in Geology/Environmental Geoscience or similar or equivalent.
• MSc in Hydrogeology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process data from site investigations and databases to support groundwater projects.
• Assist in developing hydrogeological conceptual models for impact appraisals and 2D/3D models.
• Present outputs in GIS, GUIs and MS Office applications.
• Contribute to production of reports.
• Undertake site investigations including water features surveys, drilling, sampling and pump testing when required.

Skills

Geology

Hydrogeology

Environmental Science

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Geology/Environmental Geoscience or similar

MSc in Hydrogeology

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

• Processing data from site investigations (for example groundwater levels, well pumping records, geological information, chemical quality) and databases (for example topographic data, rainfall data, soil and land use etc.) as required by the groundwater project lead.
• Assisting the project team in developing hydrogeological conceptual models for use in hydrogeological impact appraisals and/or translation into 2D and 3D models.
• Presenting outputs in a range of software products, including GUIs, GIS and MS Office applications.
• Contributing to the production of reports.
• As and when required, to undertake site investigations including water features surveys, site walkovers, drilling investigations, groundwater and surface water sampling and pump testing.

Role accountabilities:

• Ability to work both independently, within a local office-based team, and within larger multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects to tight deadlines and budgets.
• Office attendance is highly encouraged for early years’ professionals to build both technical skills, develop relationships with local team members and provide graduates with a ready support network.
• Good communications skills - written and oral are essential.
• A full UK driving licence (preferred).

Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc qualified (or higher) in Geology, Environmental Geoscience, Environmental Science or similar, or equivalent.
• MSc qualified in Hydrogeology.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.