Senior Associate Director, Mine Water & Hydrology

Gaia Talent; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaia Talent seeks an Associate Director to lead mine water and water resources initiatives. The role covers strategic guidance, technical direction, and client leadership across feasibility, permitting, design and operations in mining and water environments.

The position requires senior-level experience in mine water management, hydrology and water resources, with a track record of delivering complex projects and mentoring teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mine water management, hydrology, water resources or water engineering.
• Experience within mining, infrastructure or environmental consultancy is highly desirable.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of complex mine water and water resources projects.
• Act as a technical authority in mine water management, hydrology and water resources.
• Lead conceptual site models, water balances, flood risk assessments and hydraulic/hydrological studies.
• Develop water management strategies, engineering solutions and climate resilience measures.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across feasibility, consenting, design and operational support.
• Build strong relationships with clients and act as a trusted technical advisor.
• Lead bids, tenders and major proposals, supporting business development and growth.

Skills

Mine water management

Hydrology

Water resources

Water engineering

Project leadership

Business development

Stakeholder communication

Modelling software

Education

Chartered Engineer

Chartered Hydrologist

Tools

modelling software

Job description

Gaia Talent seeks an Associate Director to lead mine water and water resources initiatives. The role covers strategic guidance, technical direction, and client leadership across feasibility, permitting, design and operations in mining and water environments.

The position requires senior-level experience in mine water management, hydrology and water resources, with a track record of delivering complex projects and mentoring teams.