Senior / Principal Hydrogeologist

Job Title: Senior / Principal Hydrogeologist
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000+ (dependent on experience)
Location: Leeds (Potential other offices)
Type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid working available (min 3 days in office)

Due to project requirements, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and relevant UK experience. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Hydrogeologist with a strong background in groundwater modelling and groundwater resources (including geothermal and mine water) to support and lead the delivery of a wide range of environmental and water resource projects.

This is a senior technical and project leadership role within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment, offering the opportunity to work on impactful projects that support sustainability, climate resilience and long-term water security.

About the client:

Our client is an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy, known for placing innovation, sustainability and resilience at the centre of its work. The business operates under an employee-owned stewardship model that supports long-term decision-making and investment in people.

They have an established international presence and a strong culture of collaboration, professional development and technical excellence, with significant investment in ongoing learning and skills development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership on groundwater and water resources projects, delivering sustainable and resilient solutions.
• Lead project governance, quality assurance and technical delivery.
• Manage projects end-to-end, including contracts, budgets, programmes, change control and risk management.
• Support and lead successful tender and business development activities.
• Champion technical innovation to improve efficiency and quality of delivery.
• Mentor and support early-career team members.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Act as an effective communicator across multidisciplinary project teams.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Significant experience in groundwater modelling and groundwater resources projects.
• Background in geothermal and/or mine water projects is highly desirable.
• Experience delivering both desk-based and field-based projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability and the water environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous professional development and training budget.
• Structured support towards professional qualifications and chartership.
• Clear pathways for progression into senior leadership roles.
• Supportive, inclusive and people-focused working culture.
• Strong focus on wellbeing, work-life balance and long-term career development.

Eligibility:

• First and second degree (or equivalent) in geology, earth sciences or an environmental-related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards professional chartership preferred.
• Right to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth:

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth of the groundwater and environmental capability within the business. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic development, team expansion and business growth while progressing into higher technical or leadership roles over time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.