Manager: Environmental and Mining Hydrogeology

Allen & York Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international environmental consultancy in the UK seeks a proactive Manager for Environmental & Mining Hydrogeology. This role involves leading complex hydrogeological investigations, overseeing project delivery, and mentoring a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have advanced qualifications in Hydrogeology, extensive experience in groundwater consulting, and strong leadership skills. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on sustainable resource development while working with a talented global team.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering groundwater consulting services in mining or resources sectors.
• Strong technical capabilities in groundwater modelling and monitoring.
• Understanding of international environmental regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeological investigations and data collection.
• Interpret complex datasets to develop groundwater models.
• Act as a subject matter expert for clients and stakeholders.
• Identify business development opportunities and manage proposals.

Skills

Groundwater modelling

Hydrocensus data collection

Aquifer testing

Client-centric communication

Project management

Education

Advanced qualifications in Hydrogeology or Environmental Geoscience

Job description

Manager - Environmental & Mining Hydrogeology
Location: Flexible / London, Johannesburg, Dar Es Salaam, Gaborone
Type: Permanent | Industry: Environmental Consulting / Mining & Resources

Are you an experienced hydrogeologist looking to step into a leadership role within a globally focused, mission-driven environmental consultancy? We're seeking a proactive and strategic Manager of Environmental & Mining Hydrogeology to lead a specialist team in delivering cutting-edge hydrogeological services across international mining and resource projects.

This position plays a key role in overseeing technical delivery, growing the groundwater services portfolio, and mentoring a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate combines strong scientific expertise with a commercial mindset and a passion for excellence in environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of hydrogeological investigations, including hydrocensus data collection, aquifer testing, groundwater monitoring, and dewatering assessments.


• Interpret complex datasets to develop conceptual and numerical groundwater flow and quality models that inform decision-making and meet both regulatory and client standards.


• Collaborate with cross-functional environmental teams and ensure integrated project delivery aligned with global best practice.


• Act as a subject matter expert for clients and stakeholders, providing strategic input into water management plans, permitting processes, and sustainability initiatives.


• Oversee and contribute to technical reporting for clients and regulatory authorities.


• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, from initial leads through to proposal submission and key account management.


• Develop and execute a departmental business plan that aligns with organisational objectives and market demand.


• Manage team performance, recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.


• Ensure effective resource planning, financial oversight, and delivery against revenue targets.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Advanced qualifications in Hydrogeology, Environmental Geoscience, or related disciplines.


• Proven experience delivering groundwater consulting services in the mining or resources sectors.


• Strong technical capabilities in groundwater modelling, monitoring, and impact assessment.


• An understanding of international environmental regulations, permitting, and industry standards.


• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and fostering technical excellence.


• Skilled communicator with a client-centric approach and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.


• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally for project work and client engagement.

Interested?

This is a rare opportunity to help shape groundwater solutions for responsible resource development while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing global team. If you're ready to make a real impact in the mining and environmental space, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and lead from the front.

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About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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