Senior Hydrogeologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension

25 days annual leave

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist in Newcastle upon Tyne to lead hydrogeological and water environment assessments across renewables, infrastructure and industrial sectors. The role involves project delivery, client liaison, and supervising junior staff.

You will work on monitoring programmes, risk assessments, groundwater licensing, and reporting, with hybrid/ flexible working options and a clear path toward Chartered status.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience delivering UK Hydrogeology or water environment projects.
• Degree in Hydrogeology or related discipline.
• Strong technical reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading hydrogeological and water environment assessments.
• Preparing and reviewing EIA water chapters.
• Hydrogeological investigations, monitoring and risk assessments.
• Groundwater abstraction licensing and permitting work.
• Planning and managing monitoring programmes.
• Technical analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Managing projects and liaising directly with clients.
• Mentoring less experienced scientists and Hydrogeologists.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Project ownership

Technical reporting

Communication

GIS

Education

Degree in Hydrogeology

Tools

GIS software

Modelling software

Job description

Senior Hydrogeologist
Newcastle upon Tyne
£48,000 – £58,000 + Benefits

Got 5+ years’ Hydrogeology experience and looking for more ownership of projects without moving away from the technical work?

This Newcastle role combines technical Hydrogeology with responsibility for project delivery, clients and less experienced team members. You’ll work across water environment and hydrogeological assessment projects, taking work from initial planning and investigation through to assessment and reporting.

The Role

You’ll be involved in:

• Leading hydrogeological and water environment assessments
• Preparing and reviewing EIA water chapters
• Hydrogeological investigations, monitoring and risk assessments
• Groundwater abstraction licensing and permitting work
• Planning and managing monitoring programmes
• Technical analysis, interpretation and reporting
• Managing projects and liaising directly with clients
• Supporting proposals and developing repeat client relationships
• Mentoring less experienced scientists and Hydrogeologists
• Site visits including walkovers, monitoring installations and hydraulic testing

Projects span renewables, infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment sectors, working alongside environmental, planning and engineering specialists.

About You

You’ll have 5+ years’ experience delivering UK Hydrogeology or water environment projects, ideally including EIA work, backed by a degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geoscience or a related discipline.

You’ll need experience across areas such as hydrogeological assessment, water monitoring, risk assessment or abstraction licensing, together with a good understanding of UK water legislation and regulatory requirements.

Strong technical reporting and communication skills are important. GIS, analysis or modelling software experience would be useful rather than essential.

You’ll be Chartered or working towards Chartered status and will need a driving licence that allows you to drive legally in the UK for site visits.

The package includes £48,000 – £58,000, discretionary bonus, pension, private medical insurance and 25 days’ annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working are available, alongside structured career development and support towards Chartership and professional qualifications.