Hydrogeologist

SLR Consulting; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Company pension

Excellent healthcare

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Ireland is seeking a motivated Senior or Associate Hydrogeology/Hydrology consultant to join their team. The role involves preparing Environmental Impact Assessment reports, managing water monitoring programmes, and conducting site work. Candidates should have a degree in Geoscience and relevant postgraduate qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Hydrogeology or Hydrology.
• Experience in consultancy or similar commercial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in technical report writing and project management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Environmental Impact Assessment Reports for various projects.
• Manage water monitoring programmes and technical reporting.
• Conduct site work and supervise drilling operations.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Hydrology

GIS software

Environmental Impact Assessment

Technical report writing

Education

Relevant degree in Geoscience or similar

Postgraduate qualification in Hydrogeology or Hydrology

Tools

GIS

Job description

SLR has a busy, well established hydrogeology, hydrology, drainage and flood management team distributed widely throughout its European office network. Due to a steadily increasing workload we currently have an opportunity within our Dublin office for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior / Associate grade consultant to join our established Hydrogeology & Hydrology team or anyone with 5yrs+ experience (SLR’s grades run from Project – Senior – Associate – Principal – Technical Director). Due to SLR’s diverse nature the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to work across multiple disciplines. Ideally the position is based in Dublin as a hybrid role but we will consider other Irish offices and remote working for the right person.

The role

Duties And Responsibilities Would Include

• Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) water chapters for quarry, power and built environment projects;
• Management of water monitoring programmes and detailed technical report writing;
• Development of Conceptual Site Models;
• Permitting / Licencing, including Discharge Licences and Industrial Emissions Licencing;
• Site work including management and supervision of drilling and water sampling; and
• Technical report writing and review.

It is desirable that applicants have some experience of using GIS software.

The role will involve undertaking site work, which may include working away from home for short periods and attending client meetings both locally and further afield as required.

About Us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About You

If you think this could be the right role for you, we would love to hear from you. As an experienced Hydrogeology/Hydrology consultant/scientist/engineer, we’d envisage that you would be able to demonstrate:

• A relevant degree level qualification (Geoscience or similar), an appropriate Hydrogeology or Hydrology postgraduate level qualification would be advantageous.
• Hydrogeological or Hydrological experience gained in a consultancy or similar commercial environment post‑graduation including project management and delivery.
• Demonstrable experience in experience of Water EIAR chapters, the development of hydrogeological and/or hydrological conceptual site models, management of monitoring and drilling programmes and all associated Water Environment report writing.
• Full current driving license

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under‑represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please watch the video here: https://www.slrconsulting.com/about/making-sustainability-happen

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

• SLR Commitment – All applicants with a disability who meet the essential