Principal Hydrogeologist: Lead Projects & People (Hybrid)

Energy Jobline CVL; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Pension

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Principal Hydrogeologist to lead hydrogeology and water environment projects from our Edinburgh office. The role combines technical leadership, project responsibility and client management with a hybrid working pattern.

You will oversee investigations, monitor programmes, EIAs, licensing and groundwater permitting, while mentoring junior staff and developing client relationships across infrastructure, renewables, power and built environment sectors.

Qualifications

• Substantial UK hydrogeology or water environment experience.
• Strong hydrogeological assessment and water monitoring experience.
• Strong technical reporting, client and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeological assessments, investigations and monitoring programmes.
• Prepare and review EIA water chapters.
• Oversee water environment assessments, abstraction licensing and groundwater permitting.
• Provide technical leadership, analysis and reporting.
• Manage client relationships and support proposals.
• Lead multidisciplinary project delivery and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Hydrogeology experience

Technical reporting

Client communication

Education

Degree in Hydrogeology/Environmental Science/Geoscience

Tools

GIS

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Principal Hydrogeologist to lead hydrogeology and water environment projects from our Edinburgh office. The role combines technical leadership, project responsibility and client management with a hybrid working pattern.

You will oversee investigations, monitor programmes, EIAs, licensing and groundwater permitting, while mentoring junior staff and developing client relationships across infrastructure, renewables, power and built environment sectors.