Senior Mining Hydrogeologist - Hybrid, Global Projects

SLR Consulting; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑2

Volunteering and Community Giving

Flexible, hybrid and agile working

25 days’ annual leave

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking an experienced Hydrogeologist / Mine Water Consultant to join our Mine Water Group, based in Truro, Exeter, or Bristol with travel across the UK and internationally. You will deliver hydrogeological input from study through implementation, mentoring early-career professionals and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in hydrogeology, groundwater assessment and water management, ideally within the mining and minerals sector.
• Postgraduate degree in Hydrogeology, Water Resources or related discipline.
• Working towards Chartered status, or already Chartered, through a recognised professional body.
• Experience supporting mining studies including PFS, FS, ESIA, Due Diligence and site investigations.
• GIS and digital mapping experience.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience of site-based investigations, ideally including drilling supervision, groundwater sampling, hydraulic conductivity testing, pumping test data acquisition, contractor management and monitoring programmes.
• Strong technical reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of hydrogeological investigation and characterisation, conceptual site model development and water management practices.
• Experience with groundwater modelling, data management and CAD software would be advantageous.
• A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK is required for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Providing hydrogeological input to mining projects including Pre-Feasibility Studies (PFS), Feasibility Studies (FS), Due Diligence and Independent Assessments, Environmental & Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Site Investigations and Closure Planning.
• Supporting the growth of mining-related opportunities across Cornwall and the South West.
• Managing project tasks, budgets and technical deliverables.
• Working closely with internal teams, clients and external stakeholders.
• Mentoring and supporting early-career professionals.
• Developing technical knowledge and contributing to innovation in mine water management and hydrogeology.
• Providing hydrogeological support to wider environmental, engineering and subsurface projects.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Groundwater assessment

Water management

GIS & digital mapping

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Site investigations

Chartered status

Education

Postgraduate degree in Hydrogeology / Water Resources

Tools

CAD software

Groundwater modelling tools

GIS software

Job description

SLR Consulting is seeking an experienced Hydrogeologist / Mine Water Consultant to join our Mine Water Group, based in Truro, Exeter, or Bristol with travel across the UK and internationally. You will deliver hydrogeological input from study through implementation, mentoring early-career professionals and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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