Principal / Associate Hydrogeologist

WSP in the UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Hydrogeologist to join their Ground and Water Team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a leading contaminant hydrogeology team, providing mentorship and career development. You will be responsible for managing hydrogeological data, developing conceptual models, and conducting risk assessments for contaminated land projects. If you are passionate about environmental consulting and want to make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing hydrogeological data and preparing conceptual models.
• Demonstrable experience in preparing factual and interpretive reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage hydrogeological data and develop conceptual models.
• Review reports and communicate effectively with project teams.

Skills

Hydrogeological skills

Risk Assessment modelling

Data management

Report preparation

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification in hydrogeology

Chartered with an appropriate organisation

Tools

ConSim

LandSim

RTM

Job description

In today’s world, it’s important to work for a company that has a clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important.

When considering a career move, it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned with your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond.

We are looking for an exceptional Hydrogeologist to join our Ground and Water Team in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our industry-leading contaminant hydrogeology team with direct mentoring and career development from the hydrogeologists who develop and maintain the UK industry standard software ConSim and LandSim.

Technical work will include developing conceptual models, interpreting hydrogeological and geological data, developing source-pathway-receptor linkages, and risk assessment modelling to support hydrogeological risk assessments, detailed quantitative risk assessments, and bespoke interpretive reports relating to specific hydrogeological issues for contaminated land and landfill.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with and being supported by other team members, Project Managers, and Directors within the UK team.

Your new role, what’s involved?

• Managing hydrogeological data and developing conceptual models and interpretation of data.
• Developing and supporting others to develop hydrogeological conceptual models.
• Undertaking project tasks assigned by senior team members.
• Reviewing factual and interpretive reports under the supervision of senior team members.
• Communicating and liaising effectively with the project team (team members, project managers, and directors).

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Hydrogeological skills in managing data and preparing evidence-backed conceptual models (in consultancy or any relevant industrial or regulatory profession).
• Demonstrable experience in the preparation of factual and interpretive reports as a contributing author.
• Risk Assessment modelling experience using ConSim, RTM, and LandSim.
• Experience as an author of expert reports relating to specific hydrogeological issues.
• Chartered with an appropriate organisation.
• A motivated and engaging team player able to contribute collaboratively to the technical and social strength of our team of hydrogeologists.
• Experience working in environmental consulting with direct experience in contaminant hydrogeology.
• Postgraduate qualification (MTech, MSc, or PhD) in hydrogeology or a related discipline.