Project Hydrogeologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Munster; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Pension

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd seeks a Project Hydrogeologist to join our Cork team, expanding hydrogeology expertise across renewables, infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment projects, combining fieldwork with interpretation and reporting.

You'll plan field programmes, supervise borehole drilling, logging and well installation, interpret data, and contribute to Conceptual Site Models and water-related risk assessments. Hybrid working and a competitive package are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geoscience, Hydrogeology, Hydrology or a related discipline.
• Experience of EIA water assessments, Conceptual Site Models and field programmes would be particularly relevant.
• Strong technical reporting skills and some understanding of water permitting or licensing are also important.
• GIS experience would be useful, and a full clean driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake hydrogeological field programmes.
• Supervise borehole drilling, geological logging and well installation.
• Perform hydrogeological testing and groundwater/surface water monitoring.
• Interpret data and develop Conceptual Site Models.
• Carry out hydrogeological risk assessments and impact appraisals.
• Do hydrogeological calculations, groundwater modelling and reporting.
• Prepare water chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Support water permitting and licensing work.
• Manage project delivery and liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Fieldwork

Data interpretation

Reporting

GIS experience

Education

Geoscience / Hydrogeology degree

Job description

Project Hydrogeologist

Cork

€45,000 - €55,000 + Benefits

Built a solid grounding in Hydrogeology and ready to take more responsibility for your own projects?

This Cork role gives you the opportunity to build on your technical experience while becoming more involved in project delivery. You'll work across renewables, infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment projects, combining fieldwork with hydrogeological assessment, interpretation and reporting.

The Role

You'll be involved in:

• Planning and undertaking hydrogeological field programmes
• Supervising borehole drilling, geological logging and well installation
• Hydrogeological testing and groundwater/surface water monitoring
• Interpreting data and developing Conceptual Site Models
• Hydrogeological Risk Assessments and Impact Appraisals
• Hydrogeological calculations, groundwater modelling and reporting
• Preparing water chapters for Environmental Impact Assessment
• Supporting water permitting and licensing work
• Managing project delivery and liaising with clients and stakeholders

You'll also gain exposure to hydrology, flood risk and drainage, working alongside specialists across the wider water and environmental disciplines.

About You

You'll have good experience in Hydrogeology and/or Hydrology, ideally within consultancy or a similar commercial environment, backed by a degree in Geoscience, Hydrogeology, Hydrology or a related discipline.

Experience of EIA water assessments, Conceptual Site Models and field programmes would be particularly relevant. Strong technical reporting skills and some understanding of water permitting or licensing are also important.

GIS experience would be useful, and a full clean driving licence is required.

Why Apply?

This is a good next move if you want to remain technically involved while starting to take greater ownership of projects and client relationships.

The package includes €45,000 - €55,000, discretionary bonus, pension, private medical insurance and 25 days' annual leave. Hybrid and flexible working are available, alongside structured professional development and support towards professional qualifications.