Senior Hydrogeologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; NOK 655,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

25 days Annual Leave

Discretionary Bonus

Hybrid/Flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead hydrogeological and water environment projects, collaborating on EIA water chapters, monitoring, and licensing activities.

You should have 5+ years' UK hydrogeology experience, a relevant degree, and strong reporting skills. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary range with benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience delivering UK Hydrogeology or water environment projects.
• Degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geoscience or related discipline.
• Experience with EIA, hydrogeological assessment, water monitoring or licensing is advantageous.
• Strong reporting and communication skills; driving licence for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeological and water environment assessments.
• Prepare and review EIA water chapters.
• Hydrogeological investigations, monitoring and risk assessments.
• Groundwater licensing and permitting work.
• Plan and manage monitoring programmes.
• Technical analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Manage projects and liaise directly with clients.
• Support proposals and develop repeat client relationships.
• Mentor less experienced scientists and Hydrogeologists.
• Site visits including walkovers, monitoring installations and hydraulic testing.

Skills

Hydrogeology

EIA experience

Project management

Client liaison

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Hydrogeology

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Geoscience

Related discipline

Tools

GIS

Modelling software

Data analysis

Job description

Senior Hydrogeologist
London
£52,000 – £62,000 + Benefits

The Role

You’ll be involved in:

• Leading hydrogeological and water environment assessments
• Preparing and reviewing EIA water chapters
• Hydrogeological investigations, monitoring and risk assessments
• Groundwater abstraction licensing and permitting work
• Planning and managing monitoring programmes
• Technical analysis, interpretation and reporting
• Managing projects and liaising directly with clients
• Supporting proposals and developing repeat client relationships
• Mentoring less experienced scientists and Hydrogeologists
• Site visits including walkovers, monitoring installations and hydraulic testing

Projects span renewables, infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment sectors, working alongside environmental, planning and engineering specialists.

About You

You’ll have 5+ years’ experience delivering UK Hydrogeology or water environment projects, ideally including EIA work, backed by a degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geoscience or a related discipline.

You’ll need experience across areas such as hydrogeological assessment, water monitoring, risk assessment or abstraction licensing, together with a good understanding of UK water legislation and regulatory requirements.

Strong technical reporting and communication skills are important. GIS, analysis or modelling software experience would be useful rather than essential.

You’ll be Chartered or working towards Chartered status and will need a driving licence that allows you to drive legally in the UK for site visits.

Why Apply?

This is a good move if you want greater responsibility for technical delivery, projects and clients while remaining actively involved in Hydrogeology.

The package includes £52,000 – £62,000, discretionary bonus, pension, private medical insurance and 25 days’ annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working are available, alongside structured career development and support towards Chartership and professional qualifications.