Senior / Principal Hydrogeologist

Job Title:
Senior / Principal Hydrogeologist

Salary:
£45,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:
Various UK locations (flexible, ideally West Yorkshire)

Type:
Permanent – Full Time or Part Time, Hybrid

About the Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior / Principal Hydrogeologist to support and lead the delivery of groundwater and water resource projects. This role will focus on groundwater modelling, groundwater resources, and associated environmental work, including geothermal and mine water projects.

You will play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions, working across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

About the client:
Our client is an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy, recognised for its focus on innovation, sustainability and climate resilience.

They are independent and employee-owned, with a strong emphasis on long-term decision-making, staff development and wellbeing. Operating globally, they deliver projects across public, private and third sector clients.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead groundwater and water resource projects, ensuring high-quality technical delivery
Provide technical leadership and oversight across multidisciplinary teams
Manage projects end-to-end, including budgets, contracts, programmes and risk
Support and lead tendering and business development activities
Mentor and support junior team members
Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in project delivery
What Our Client is Looking For:
Strong experience in groundwater modelling and water resources
Background in environmental, geological or earth sciences
Experience managing projects of varying scale and complexity
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Interest in sustainability and environmental resilience
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
What Our Client Offers:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Strong focus on work-life balance and wellbeing
Structured learning and development support
Professional development budget and chartership support
Opportunities to progress into leadership roles
Inclusive and supportive working environment
Eligibility:
Degree (and ideally postgraduate qualification) in geology, earth sciences or environmental discipline
Ideally working towards or holding a relevant professional qualification/chartership
Right to work in the UK
Opportunity for Growth:
This role offers excellent progression opportunities, with clear pathways into senior leadership. Our client actively supports professional development, chartership and continuous learning, enabling individuals to grow their technical and managerial capabilities.

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.