Senior Hydrogeologist

Arup; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join their London team. This role involves delivering hydrogeological and geothermal project aspects, contributing to designs for dewatering and renewable energy developments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in groundwater modeling and project management, and will thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits

Profit Share

Qualifications

• Experience in dewatering designs for basement and infrastructure development.
• Familiar with groundwater modeling and interpretation of groundwater flows.
• Background in specification and supervision of ground investigations.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of hydrogeological and geothermal project aspects.
• Contribute to dewatering design and groundwater control.
• Prepare drawings, reports, and specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Project management

Education

MSc/PhD in Hydrogeology or related

Tools

MODFLOW

SEEP/W

Job description

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The Opportunity

Our London Geotechnics and Tunnels team is a specialist team of around 100 professional staff that provides design and consultancy services both internally and externally for ground related issues throughout the project life cycle. The team comprises hydrogeologists, geothermal specialists, engineering geologists, seismic engineers, dam engineers, geohazard specialists as well as geotechnical engineers and tunnellers. An opportunity has come up for a Senior Hydrogeologist to join this team in London on a hybrid basis.

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the hydrogeological and geothermal aspects of a wide range of projects including, dewatering for basement construction, contaminated hydrogeological evaluations, assessment of impact of construction on groundwater flow, shallow and deep geothermal resource development etc. Your wealth of technical experience will be integral in delivering a wide range of projects including:

• Contributing to dewatering design and groundwater control in tunnelling and deep basements.Assessment of potential damming effects of basements and underground structures.
• Contributing to renewable energy developments and design associated with hydrogeology and geothermal systems.Development of specialist hydrogeological skills to match our work profile.
• Prepare drawings and reports and hydrogeological/geothermal specifications, review and analyse monitoring data.
• Perform groundwater modelling using tools,
• Project management including proposal and budget development; client management, invoicing, and budget management.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

As this role is critical to the continued success and growth of our business, it is key that you are a supportive individual who demonstrates attention to detail combined with commercial acumen. You will be equally at home whether with the client on-site or in an office working with your colleagues. As a flexible, adaptable individual you will be comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams with colleagues from a wide variety of professional and cultural backgrounds. You will have a background in dewatering designs for basement and infrastructure development, including formulating ground/groundwater models and interpretation of groundwater flows. As a seasoned project manager, you will be familiar with bidding and proposals for new opportunities for the team.

The Opportunity

Our London Geotechnics and Tunnels team is a specialist team of around 100 professional staff that provides design and consultancy services both internally and externally for ground related issues throughout the project life cycle. The team comprises hydrogeologists, geothermal specialists, engineering geologists, seismic engineers, dam engineers, geohazard specialists as well as geotechnical engineers and tunnellers. An opportunity has come up for a Senior Hydrogeologist to join this team in London on a hybrid basis.

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the hydrogeological and geothermal aspects of a wide range of projects including, dewatering for basement construction, contaminated hydrogeological evaluations, assessment of impact of construction on groundwater flow, shallow and deep geothermal resource development etc. Your wealth of technical experience will be integral in delivering a wide range of projects including:

• Contributing to dewatering design and groundwater control in tunnelling and deep basements.Assessment of potential damming effects of basements and underground structures.
• Contributing to renewable energy developments and design associated with hydrogeology and geothermal systems.Development of specialist hydrogeological skills to match our work profile.
• Prepare drawings and reports and hydrogeological/geothermal specifications, review and analyse monitoring data.
• Perform groundwater modelling using tools,
• Project management including proposal and budget development; client management, invoicing, and budget management.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

As this role is critical to the continued success and growth of our business, it is key that you are a supportive individual who demonstrates attention to detail combined with commercial acumen. You will be equally at home whether with the client on-site or in an office working with your colleagues. As a flexible, adaptable individual you will be comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams with colleagues from a wide variety of professional and cultural backgrounds. You will have a background in dewatering designs for basement and infrastructure development, including formulating ground/groundwater models and interpretation of groundwater flows. As a seasoned project manager, you will be familiar with bidding and proposals for new opportunities for the team.

Requirements:

• A background in specification, supervision and interpretation of ground investigations and pumping tests
• Knowledge of MODFLOW, SEEP/W or similar groundwater modelling software.
• Knowledgeable of geothermal (or related) project development stages and investment requirements.
• Ideally MSc/PhD in Hydrogeology or related.
• Belong to a professional association.

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What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .

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Closing Date: 26/06/2025

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