Senior/Principal hydrogeologist

Adecco; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior/Principal Hydrogeologist to support water resource and quality regulatory programs. The successful candidate will lead investigations regarding groundwater impacts and engage with various stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Hydrogeology and expertise in regulatory investigations. This position offers competitive benefits including a generous pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous pension up to 11% company contribution

25 days annual leave

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Health Cash Plan

Fully funded eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable expertise in regulatory investigations and hydroecology.
• Experience managing complex hydrogeological investigations.
• Skills in catchment water quality risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of regulatory investigations on groundwater.
• Deliver sustainable nature-based solutions for environmental challenges.
• Collaborate with regulators and community stakeholders.

Skills

Water resource hydrogeology

Groundwater modelling

Technical report writing

GIS and data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Hydrogeology

Job description

Job Title

Senior/Principal Hydrogeologist / Catchment Specialist

Location

Durrington or Falmer (1-2 days a month in the office or on‑site)

Contract & Hours

Permanent, 37 hours per week

Job Overview

Working within the Environment & Innovation department, this new position supports the Hydrogeology Lead in delivering water resource and water quality regulatory programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support implementation, delivery and reporting of regulatory investigations to understand groundwater abstraction pathways, assess impacts, perform groundwater modelling, ecological schemes and compliance requirements.
• Deliver catchment‑scale, sustainable nature‑based solution measures to mitigate predicted environmental challenges from our operations.
• Work collaboratively with regulators, catchment stakeholders, community groups and other stakeholders, driving the principles of the Catchment First approach.
• Engage in hydrogeology, hydroecology, groundwater‑surface water interaction, biodiversity enhancement, river restoration, soil and water conservation, hydrogeological water quality risk assessment and surface water/groundwater assessments.

About You

• Demonstrable expertise in water resource hydrogeology, regulatory WINEP investigations, hydroecology, groundwater modelling, sustainable abstraction, river/wetland restoration, low flow investigation, WFD and other environmental legislation, groundwater resource development.
• Experience designing and managing implementation of complex hydrogeological, water quality, hydroecology and hydrometric monitoring investigations.
• Skills in technical interpretative report writing, review of groundwater investigations, catchment water quality risk assessments, GIS and data analysis.
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Hydrogeology is desirable; chartership or working towards is highly desirable.

Package & Benefits

• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Fully funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support may be available for job‑related qualifications
• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work scheme

Job Information

• Location: Brighton, East Sussex
• Closes: Jan 19th 2026
• Sector: Other
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time