Overview

Manager - Environmental & Mining Hydrogeology. Location: Flexible / London, Johannesburg, Dar Es Salaam, Gaborone. Type: Permanent | Industry: Environmental Consulting / Mining & Resources. Region: UK - London | Town/City: London. Posted: 16/09/2025. Reference: BBBH30512_1758022829. This is a leadership role within a globally focused, mission-driven environmental consultancy, responsible for delivering hydrogeological services across international mining and resource projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of hydrogeological investigations, including hydrocensus data collection, aquifer testing, groundwater monitoring, and dewatering assessments.
• Interpret complex datasets to develop conceptual and numerical groundwater flow and quality models that inform decision-making and meet regulatory and client standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional environmental teams and ensure integrated project delivery aligned with global best practice.
• Act as a subject matter expert for clients and stakeholders, providing strategic input into water management plans, permitting processes, and sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee and contribute to technical reporting for clients and regulatory authorities.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities from initial leads through proposal submission and key account management.
• Develop and execute a departmental business plan that aligns with organisational objectives and market demand.
• Manage team performance, recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.
• Ensure effective resource planning, financial oversight, and delivery against revenue targets.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Advanced qualifications in Hydrogeology, Environmental Geoscience, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience delivering groundwater consulting services in the mining or resources sectors.
• Strong technical capabilities in groundwater modelling, monitoring, and impact assessment.
• Understanding of international environmental regulations, permitting, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and fostering technical excellence.
• Skilled communicator with a client-centric approach and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally for project work and client engagement.

About Us

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