Job Description

This position is open for our Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Epsom, Glasgow, London, Oxford, Peterborough, and Warrington/Manchester offices, but we can be flexible with location.

Do you have the ambition, enthusiasm, and technical capability to work with us as a senior or principal hydrogeologist within the water resources sector? We are looking for someone to lead projects in our groundwater resources team within our successful Water Management Consultancy business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate looking to progress their career in a vitally important industry with an internationally renowned company.

Our highly respected Water Management Consultancy team has been at the forefront of managing the challenges of providing resilient and sustainable water supplies for the future, undertaking projects including groundwater resource evaluation, development and management, and environmental impact investigations. We are growing our team to help deliver a wide range of exciting projects for water companies, other major water users, and regulators. You will play a key role in growing our business through winning and delivering work, enhancing our reputation for technical excellence.

As an experienced hydrogeologist, you will have delivered groundwater projects in the UK and/or internationally. You will work closely with our technical specialists based in Birmingham, Epsom, Oxford, and Peterborough. We have a friendly, approachable team with a strong reputation for delivering excellence to multiple clients.

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 35,000 employees worldwide. We offer more than just a job; we offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world for future generations and the environment.

Our Environment practice, through the Water Management Consultancy, operates at the interface between people and water environments, tackling issues related to water, habitats, and future change. We provide a blend of skills across many technical areas, with a diverse team of passionate, intelligent, digitally-minded, capable, and innovative staff. We enjoy delivering collaborative projects that bring about real change and societal benefits. We aim to develop our staff's careers through engaging, innovative projects.

Responsibilities:

Joining a well-established team, you will work with technical leads to win, deliver, and manage groundwater projects, developing trusted client relationships. You will champion high standards, influence project development, and lead on projects and bids, defining and delivering outputs, including complex problem-solving. Collaboration and support within the team are vital, and you will mentor junior staff.

Beyond hydrogeological assessments, you will work on projects related to water supply, strategic planning, resource optimization, and environmental assessment.

Requirements:

• Degree in science, engineering, or mathematics, with a postgraduate qualification in hydrogeology or related field; likely chartered through a relevant professional body.
• Substantial experience as a hydrogeologist in consultancy, water company, regulatory, or academic settings, including water resources hydrogeology, hydrology, WINEP investigations, signal and pumping tests, borehole design, groundwater flooding, or water resource planning.
• Good understanding of UK hydrogeology and the environmental/regulatory framework.
• Experience leading projects through all phases, with innovative approach development encouraged.
• Highly motivated, proactive, with excellent numerical, analytical, report-writing, presentation skills, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for collaborative work and client relationships.
• Valid full UK driving license.

We are also looking for a groundwater modeller with similar qualifications and experience, capable of leading groundwater modelling projects in the UK, working closely with our established teams.

AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working arrangements, supporting work-life balance, with no fixed hours or requirement to work full-time in the office. We provide a competitive salary, 25 days of leave plus bank holidays, and various benefits. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and training, supporting staff in professional development and achieving relevant memberships.

This role may require security clearance, contingent on UKSV vetting processes, including proof of residency.

We promote a diverse, inclusive community and welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.