Senior Hydrogeologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Dublin is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to take ownership of hydrogeological projects within a broader water team. The role combines field programme management with technical analysis and client liaison in a consultancy setting.

You will lead borehole drilling, logging, monitoring and EIA water considerations, while developing conceptual site models and risk assessments. Hybrid working and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Substantial hydrogeology/hydrology experience, ideally in consultancy.
• Degree in Geoscience, Hydrogeology, Hydrology or related discipline.
• Strong technical reporting, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of water permitting or licensing.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing 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
• Delivering 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

Skills

Hydrogeology

Hydrology

GIS

Education

Geoscience degree

Job description

Senior Hydrogeologist
Dublin
€55,000 – €65,000 + Benefits

Experienced in Hydrogeology and looking for a role where you can take greater ownership of projects while remaining technically involved?

This Dublin role combines technical Hydrogeology with project delivery across renewables, infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment projects. You’ll work within an established Hydrogeology & Hydrology team, taking responsibility for assessments, field programmes and project delivery.

The Role

• Planning and managing 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
• Delivering 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 substantial experience in Hydrogeology and/or Hydrology, ideally gained within consultancy or a similar commercial environment, together with a degree in Geoscience, Hydrogeology, Hydrology or a related discipline.

Experience delivering EIA water assessments, developing Conceptual Site Models and managing field programmes is particularly relevant. You’ll also need strong technical reporting, project management and stakeholder engagement skills, together with knowledge of water permitting or licensing.

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

Why Apply?

This is a good opportunity if you want greater responsibility for technical and project delivery without moving away from hands‑on Hydrogeology.

The package includes €55,000 – €65,000, 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.