Senior Hydrogeologist

RPS Group; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Abingdon is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to manage groundwater-related projects, supervise junior staff, and design field studies. The ideal candidate will have strong data management skills and knowledge of water resource regulations. This role supports professional development and offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Hybrid working

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery and management of groundwater-related inputs.
• Ability to supervise junior technical staff.
• Experience in designing field studies and intrusive investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage groundwater-related project delivery and site works.
• Supervise and train junior technical staff.
• Design field studies to fulfill client requirements.
• Develop Hydrogeological Conceptual Models.

Skills

Numeracy and technical writing fluency

Ability to manage geo-environmental datasets

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

Hydrogeological process conceptual understanding

Job description

Senior Hydrogeologist

We’re looking for a Senior Hydrogeologist to join our team in Bristol. By joining RPS, you will become part of a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy. We specialise in all areas of the built and natural environment, shaping the future of our environmental, social and economic landscapes

Your role

• Project delivery and management of groundwater related inputs.
• Managing / supporting site works.
• Supervising junior technical staff.
• Designing appropriate field studies and intrusive investigations to deliver client commercial and regulatory requirements.
• Constructing and developing Hydrogeological Conceptual Models.

Who we’re looking for

• Numeracy and technical writing fluency
• Ability to manage and interpret geo-environmental / hydrogeological datasets
• Knowledge of regulatory framework for water resources and contaminated land regimes
• Hydrogeological process conceptual understanding

What’s in it for you

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace :

‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company :

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.