Project / Senior Hydrogeologist

SLR Consulting; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Hybrid and agile working

25 days annual leave

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a Hydrogeologist/Environmental Scientist to join our established Hydrogeology & Hydrology team in Ireland. The role is based in Dublin or Cork (hybrid) or can be remote, focusing on hydrogeology and hydrology assessments and project delivery across water environments.

You will be involved in site works, data interpretation, conceptual site modelling, and EIAR water chapters, with exposure to flood risk, drainage and broader water sector projects.

Qualifications

• Solid to substantial experience in hydrogeology and/or hydrology, ideally in consultancy.
• Degree in Geoscience, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, or related field; postgraduate preferred.
• Experience delivering EIAR Water chapters or equivalent reporting.
• Experience developing conceptual site models and managing field programmes.
• Knowledge of water permitting/licensing processes; strong report writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site works including surveys, borehole drilling supervision, and groundwater monitoring.
• Interpret hydrogeological data and develop Conceptual Site Models.
• Assist with hydrogeological assessments and reporting (HRA, HIAs).
• Contribute to environmental impact assessment water chapters and project delivery.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Hydrology

Geoscience knowledge

Technical report writing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

GIS

Field programme management

Education

Geoscience/Hydrogeology/Hydrology degree

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Tools

GIS software

Job description

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people‑first culture.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Hydrogeologist/Environmental Scientist to join our established Hydrogeology & Hydrology team in Ireland, delivering high-profile water environment projects.

Based in Dublin or Cork (hybrid) or remotely, the role will focus primarily on hydrogeology and hydrology assessments and project delivery, with additional exposure to flood risk, drainage, and wider water environment disciplines, as well as projects spanning renewables, infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment sectors.

The Role Includes

• Site works (including undertaking and the organisation of) such as site walkover surveys, supervising borehole drilling, geological logging, well installation and hydrogeological testing and groundwater/surface water level and quality monitoring programmes.
• Hydrogeological data interpretation and preparing geological and hydrogeological Conceptual Site Models.
• Assisting with the completion of hydrogeological assessments – such as Hydrogeological Risk Assessments and Hydrogeological Impact Appraisals – that would include analysis of monitoring data, completion of hydrogeological calculations, groundwater modelling and reporting.
• Contributing to the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) water chapters.

Rewards & Benefits

SLR’s ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and full support toward chartership, professional qualifications and licenses, we offer outstanding opportunities for long‑term career progression along with:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
• Workplace Nursery benefit
• Volunteering and Community Giving
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally

About You

• Solid to substantial experience in hydrogeology and/or hydrology, ideally within a consultancy or similar commercial environment
• A degree in Geoscience, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, or a related discipline (postgraduate qualification advantageous)
• Experience delivering EIAR Water chapters or equivalent environmental reporting
• Experience in developing conceptual site models and managing field programmes
• Knowledge of water permitting/licensing processes
• Strong technical report writing and problem-solving skills
• Experience with GIS software (desirable)
• Project management and stakeholder engagement experience
• A full, clean driving licence (required for site work)

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.