Senior Hydrogeologist

SevernTrentLife; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist. You will provide hydrogeological expertise to support innovative water projects aimed at combating climate change. Responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, supervising borehole construction, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Hydrogeology and experience in environmental legislation.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave program

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Hydrogeology or similar.
• Experience in borehole construction and remediation techniques.
• Knowledge of groundwater asset management.

Responsibilities

• Provide hydrogeological expertise for STW AMP8 programme.
• Liaise with stakeholders and contractors.
• Design and supervise borehole surveys.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Stakeholder management

Groundwater evaluation

Health and safety

Construction regulations understanding

Environmental legislation

Education

Master’s Degree in Hydrogeology or similar

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior Hydrogeologist!

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

Are you passionate about tackling climate change and making a positive impact on the environment? Our ambitious five‑year programme, featuring over 5,000 innovative projects, is dedicated to overcoming the challenges of delivering exceptional water and waste services. With our dedicated in‑house design team, we are set to achieve outstanding results and make a significant impact.

Here at Severn Trent Water, we are on a very exciting journey with our Borehole Programme, we are leading the industry with our end‑to‑end in‑house design capability, through to direct procurement and supervision of drillers.

Within our Capital Design and Delivery department, we are looking for new members to join our CCS Water Treatment Hydrogeology team at the Senior Hydrogeologist level, although other levels may be considered relative to experience.

Every day brings fresh opportunities to learn, grow, and take on exciting challenges—helping you expand your skills and unlock your full potential!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Reporting to the Team Manager of the CCS Hydrogeology team, you will provide and deliver hydrogeological expertise to support the STW AMP8 programme, delivering quality designs that are efficient, innovative, to agreed programme milestones; and compliant with all relevant STW company strategies, policies, procedures and standards.

Your main duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Liaising with consultants, design & build partners, specialist contractors and water industry stakeholders.
• Design, supervision and review of test pumping, CCTV and Geophysical surveys.
• Carrying out borehole condition and performance reviews.
• Contributing to water quality investigations & supporting water quality schemes.
• Assist in the development of solutions with appointed consultants or contractors (where appropriate); and/or
• Production and review of design specifications for borehole construction and rehabilitation works.
• Supporting with pricing activities and supporting our STW Commercial teams.
• On‑site supervision of contractors during the drilling, rehabilitation and testing of groundwater sources.
• Ensuring high levels of health and safety are maintained during design and construction phase.
• Liaise with other Hydrogeologists, Operations, Licensing, Public Health & Standards, Process, or other relevant STW stakeholders during the design and construction phases.
• Assist and provide support (when required) in licensing, abstraction and discharge consents.
• Supporting the wider Business with ongoing and future requirements.

On a day‑to‑day basis, you will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly understood and that and solutions meet the business objectives and are within approved budgets. You will drive H&S, undertake risk management, challenge designs and ensure that appropriate support is provided to the programme team so that the solution is delivered efficiently, on‑time and in‑line with specifications.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Ideally qualified with Master’s Degree in Hydrogeology (or similar); or an engineering degree with significant experience in the methods and techniques required.

We will expect you have a good level of knowledge, understanding and experience in:

• Business planning activities and requirements.
• Borehole construction and remediation techniques.
• Groundwater asset management.
• Groundwater and water resource evaluation.
• Legislation influencing water resources.
• Deployable Output assessments.
• Groundwater quality issues.
• Management of H&S and environment.
• Water quality regulations, regulatory engagement and management with Ofwat, the Environment Agency, Drinking Water Inspectorate, etc…

You will ideally have experience working with a diverse team of different skillsets, with experience of implementing CDM regulations in the design process, with an understanding of risk management in construction and operational design. You will require significant stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people.

You will be a forward‑thinking innovator, capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change in a rapidly evolving environment. You will be able to make educated judgments and decisions in the face of ambiguity, and have a good grasp of the bigger picture, seeking opportunities to contribute to the wider agenda.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too and we welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award‑winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite’s perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate.
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you! Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!

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