Senior Hydrogeologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist in Cork to lead hydrogeological projects and deliver field programmes within a dynamic team. You will interpret data, develop conceptual models and contribute to EIA water assessments while coordinating client communications.

The role requires substantial hydrogeology/hydrology experience, a Geoscience-related degree, and the ability to manage fieldwork, reporting and licensing tasks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geoscience, Hydrogeology, Hydrology or related discipline.
• Experience delivering EIA water assessments and developing Conceptual Site Models.
• Experience in consultancy or similar commercial environment.
• 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

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Education

Geoscience / Hydrogeology / Hydrology degree

Tools

GIS

Job description

Senior Hydrogeologist

Cork

€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 Cork 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

You'll be involved in:

• 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.

Benefits

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.