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Senior Hydrogeologist

Employer
Hays Building
Location
London
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
16 Feb 2023

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Job position
Consultant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Function
Sustainability

Job Details

Senior Hydrologist

Your new company

One of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies and together, we have over 50,000 employees worldwide. At the company, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment.
As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default the company offers flexible working. Similarly, the company' corporate social responsibility provides the opportunity to give something back to the community, and we run professional networks supporting groups such as local schools, charities, parents, those coming out of the armed forces and women in engineering.


Your new role

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and analytical skills who is keen to work within a high achieving team environment. You should have the drive, initiative and focus on quality to get things done to a high standard with minimal supervision. You should hold a post-graduate qualification in hydrogeology or a related subject and have substantial relevant experience within consultancy, water company or regulatory fields, ideally within the UK, or of UK hydrogeology research in academia. You must be numerate, have an eye for detail and enjoy solving challenging hydrogeological / hydrological problems.
We have a friendly and approachable team which has an excellent reputation across a range of clients.
You will be expected to work as part of this team delivering a range of projects relating to groundwater and surface water supply, strategic planning, resource optimisation and environmental assessment in the UK and potentially overseas.

Responsibilities:

* work in an integrated team of water resources and environmental specialists and be
responsible for helping to deliver projects to the highest standard
* lead and provide technical input to a variety of projects covering all aspects of water
resources hydrogeology and hydrology including borehole design and pumping test
analysis, groundwater flow modelling, deployable output assessment and water resource
planning, environmental assessment, catchment management and water quality
assessment and modelling
* plan, lead and undertake field monitoring programmes and investigations. These may
include supervision of drilling contractors and hydrogeological, hydrological and water
quality monitoring. All will require appropriate attention to health and safety and
environmental management requirements
* support, and at times lead, work-winning activities
be expected to demonstrate effective time management and to lead and/or deliver
delegated tasks to specified deadlines and within budget
* work collaboratively across the company and the company businesses helping to cross-sell the company' services

The Individual:

* Focused on achieving and delivering quality and technical excellence
Able to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and finding solutions to new
challenges
* Able to review evidence and produce succinct, accurate and timely summaries
Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as individually for
discrete tasks
* Highly motivated, proactive, and drive for continuous development

What you'll need to succeed

* First degree in science, engineering or mathematics
* Post-graduate qualification in hydrogeology or a related subject
Substantial demonstrable experience as a hydrogeologist within consultancy, water
company, regulatory or academic fields.
*
An understanding of UK hydrogeology and of the environmental and regulatory framework
of UK water management
*
Excellent report-writing and numerical skills including significant experience of working with
spreadsheets
*
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the potential to engage and influence at all levels and to
work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, as well as individually
*
Experience in leading projects through the project life-cycle of problem definition, data
collection, analysis, interpretation and drawing succinct conclusions and recommendations
*
* Fluent in written and spoken English
* A valid UK driving licence
* A legal right to work in the UK without company sponsorship
Desirable requirements:
Chartered with a relevant professional body (e.g. with the Geological Society, ICE or
CIWEM).
*
Skills in GIS, computer programming, groundwater and surface water modelling would be
an advantage
*
* Availability to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions
such as IEMA, RTPI, LI, ICE, CIEEM, and CIWEM.

Rewards and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave.
To support and safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing we provide an employee assistance programme offering advice and support in times of need. Our offices run their own sports and social club providing activities such wine tasting, as surf trips, and a kids' Christmas party. You will also have access to our Flexible Benefits, where you can opt in to a wide range of benefits to complement your work/life balance: such as medical insurance, gym membership, the cycle-to-work scheme, child care vouchers, charitable giving, additional pension contributions etc.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Company

Company Profile

Hays Construction and Property consultants have unparalleled recruiting expertise and an in-depth knowledge of the UK jobs market.

We are fully committed to finding job seekers the right job for the right reason. We place building specialists into every kind of position, including building, construction, architectural, project management, surveying and engineering jobs.

Our expert consultants offer a personalised recruitment service and will give you careers advice to ensure that you achieve your work ambitions.

Visit hays.co.uk for more information.

 

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