Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Hydrogeologist role at Envireau Water.

The vacancy aims to support our next growth phase. We are seeking an entrepreneurially-minded Principal Hydrogeologist to join our team in Melbourne, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.

As a Principal Hydrogeologist, you will join a technically excellent, diverse, hardworking, and agile team of professionals, where your achievements are celebrated, and the development of your personal brand is encouraged.

If you are up for a challenge, want to expand your technical capabilities, and gain autonomy, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

This role also provides the opportunity to play a pivotal role in Envireau Water’s Senior Leadership Team, contributing strategic insights that shape our next growth phase.

Your expertise and vision will be integral to steering the company towards new heights of success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a collaborative team of skilled hydrogeologists, provide invaluable technical guidance, and foster a collaborative environment. You and your team are expected to…
• Provide expert advice on all facets of groundwater management, including abstraction licensing, pollution control, and monitoring.
• Ensure clients are equipped to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while sustainably optimising their water resources.
• Undertake comprehensive hydrogeological assessments, including water resource, impact, and risk assessments.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in hydrogeology and related fields. Share acquired knowledge, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure solutions are at the pinnacle of industry innovation.
• Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budgetary constraints, and high standards of quality.
• Develop and maintain robust relationships with clients. Identify opportunities for business growth and tailor services to meet evolving client needs.

Qualifications And Experience

• A postgraduate degree in hydrogeology, geology, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in hydrogeology, including experience in managing projects and leading teams.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. Geological Society, Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management).
• Excellent technical knowledge of hydrogeology, including groundwater resource assessments, impact assessments, and risk assessments.
• Strong project management skills, with experience of managing projects from start to finish.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to a non-technical audience.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience of identifying and developing business opportunities.
• UK Driving Licence required.

Personal Attributes

• A positive, self-starting, and flexible attitude with a genuine interest in learning and growth.
• A desire to apply expertise in a pragmatic way.
• A passion for building great relationships with colleagues and clients alike.
• A drive to develop an amazing team and play a key role within the company’s senior leadership team.

The Package

• A salary of £50,000+, dependant on experience.
• Permanent contract, working 40 hours per week within Monday to Friday.
• A hybrid working pattern with flexible start and finish times and family-friendly working arrangements available.
• Performance-based individual bonus scheme.
• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays and an annual leave purchase scheme.
• Contributory private pension.
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical benefits.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Income protection and life cover.
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes.
• Volunteering and team away days.
• Retirement and mortgage advice.

About Us

Envireau Water is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business. We are a close-knit, client-focused firm of water scientists and engineers with a broad client base and a focus on sustainability and quality. Our team collaborates with clients to find robust, cost-effective solutions to complex water problems.