Overview

Technical Specialist Hydrogeology - 31595. The role focuses on providing specialist technical expertise to lead the effective management and protection of groundwater resources in Thames Area. You will use professional judgement and decision-making when faced with technically challenging operational decisions and environmental regulation, working with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing large, challenging projects which impact on sustainable water use
• Leading and developing delivery of Thames area hydrogeology work and project work
• Undertaking analysis and determination of complex hydrogeological problems
• Building technical resilience through coaching and mentoring

Responding to incidents is a central part of the role. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training. Alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

Experience/Skills Required

• Honours degree (or equivalent), and ideally a MSc level qualification (or equivalent), in geology / hydrogeology or relevant equivalent discipline
• Highly experienced and technically competent professional with extensive understanding of hydrogeology and water resources
• Ability to communicate across a wide network of audiences, turning technical detail into a compelling argument for the respective audience
• Ability to deliver results through others by managing talent, coaching, and mentoring
• Champion for innovation and best practice to add value and achieve more for the environment

Contact and Additional Information

Role location is flexible but occasional travel to the Reading and Wallingford offices will be required. For discussions about the role, contact Antonia Shakerley at Antonia.shakerley@environment-agency.gov.uk or Nicola Geppert at Nicola.geppert@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Interviews are likely to take place in September. The Environment Agency supports the use of AI as a form of technological assistance in applications. AI should not be used to provide false information or misrepresent work history, experiences, or competency answers.

Your answers to capability questions will be used to establish interview selection. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) can help when formulating your answers.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.

Notes

The Environment Agency, a non-departmental public body, uses government frameworks for external recruitment. For information about becoming a supplier under Crown Commercial Service frameworks, visit the government link provided in the original posting.