Overview

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Location/s: Cambridge, London, Birmingham, Bristol, Sheffield, Leeds, UK

Recruiter contact: Aoife Cullen

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across diverse industries, delivering impactful work for communities and the environment. We are a proudly employee-owned business focused on empowering people to feel valued and fulfil their potential.

We are looking for someone to join our Water Resources service area as part of a large team of water resources specialists, delivering a wide range of services for UK and international clients.

Role purpose and understanding

As a senior hydrogeologist, you will work with hydrogeologists, hydrologists, water quality specialists, asset planners and engineers to deliver projects including groundwater modelling, groundwater quality, abstraction impact assessments, groundwater management and related activities. Your work will support strategic decisions and deliver benefits to local communities and the environment.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Provision of senior technical advice across groundwater topics including groundwater modelling, groundwater quality, Water Framework Directive, geo-environmental, engineering hydrogeology and groundwater risk assessments
• Contribution to bid and proposal writing across water resources, environmental and engineering sectors
• Analyzing data using tools such as Modflow, ArcGIS, QGIS, Python, Microsoft Excel
• Producing high quality reports for clients

Alongside your technical role, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in project management and business development by engaging with clients and mentoring others.

Candidate specification

Essential

• Degree level qualification in hydrogeology, geology, environmental science, mathematics or related discipline
• Good communication and written skills
• Well organised, able to prioritise workload with minimal supervision and support junior members
• Logical and pragmatic problem solving, attention to detail and a willingness to innovate
• Understand the importance of health, safety, wellbeing and environmental issues
• Experience of quantitative assessment of groundwater problems and understanding different groundwater flow systems
• Experience of analysis of environmental datasets, including groundwater levels, river flows and climate data
• Experience delivering projects under national regulations and guidance
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of groundwater modelling software (e.g., MODFLOW)
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python), ArcGIS or QGIS

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in hydrogeology, water resources management or related discipline
• Professional consultancy experience in water resources
• Chartership with a professional body (e.g., Geological Society, CIWEM, ICE)

Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Working arrangements

Agile working: Hybrid working policy to support well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We promote equal opportunities and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility

If you need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for UK colleagues
• Health cash plan for everyday costs
• Access to Peppy for menopause support
• Wellbeing program and family support
• Flexible benefits including health-related options for you and family

Financial wellbeing

• Employer pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
• Life assurance up to 4x salary (option to extend to 6x)
• Income protection and return-to-work support
• Flexible benefits including critical illness insurance and will writing
• Participation in company bonus schemes

Lifestyle

• Holiday entitlement 33–35 days (buy/sell options)
• Holiday entitlement increases after 5 years
• Discounts and savings schemes

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies including maternity, adoption, and carers’ leave
• Shared parental leave with up to 24 weeks paid

Learning and development

• Professional institution subscription
• Opportunities for technical and soft skill development through mentoring and training

Networks and social outcomes

• Participation in employee networks supporting diverse communities

Location(s): Cambridge, London, Birmingham, Bristol, Sheffield, Leeds

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Discipline: Water

Job Ref: 11600

Recruiter Contact: Aoife Cullen