Hydrogeologist

Hydrogeologist – WSP

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What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

We are looking for Hydrogeologists at all levels to add to our Ground and Water Team in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our industry‑leading contaminant hydrogeology team, with direct mentoring and career development from the hydro geologists that develop and maintain the UK industry standard software Con Sim and Land Sim.

At WSP, you’ll find yourself challenged in fascinating and far‑reaching ways. You’ll explore new and inspiring opportunities to make the most of your expertise, broaden your professional horizons and create exciting new possibilities for people, organisations and society in general.

The successful candidates will play a key role in the day‑to‑day delivery of projects working closely with and being supported by other team members, Project Managers and Directors within the UK team. Technical work will include developing conceptual models, interpretation of hydrogeological and geological data, developing source‑pathway‑receptor linkages and risk assessment modelling to support the preparation of hydrogeological risk assessments and detailed quantitative risk assessments for contaminated land and landfill.

• Managing hydrogeological data and developing conceptual models and interpretation of data.
• Developing hydrogeological conceptual models.
• Use and learn software such as Con Sim, Land Sim, P20, FeFlow, Modflow, Seep/W.
• Undertaking/performing project tasks assigned by senior people in the team.
• Preparing factual and interpretive reports under supervision of the senior team.
• Communicating and liaising effectively and efficiently with the project team (team members, project managers and directors).
• Involved in: hydrogeological risk assessment, dewatering, groundwater resource, pumping tests, yield tests, modelling, borehole prognosis, abstraction, and geothermal.

• Hydrogeological skills of managing data and preparing evidence‑backed conceptual models (in consultancy or in any other relevant industrial or regulatory profession).
• Demonstrable experience of preparing factual and interpretive reports as contributing author; evidence of reporting competency should be provided where possible.
• Risk assessment modelling using Con Sim, RTM, and Land Sim.
• Working towards chartership.
• A motivated and engaging team player able to contribute collaboratively to the technical and social strength of our team of hydro geologists.
• Working in environmental consulting and be able to evidence direct experience in contaminant hydrogeology.
• A postgraduate qualification (MTech, MSc, and or PhD) in hydrogeology or a hydrogeological discipline.

Work‑life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a of inclusion and belonging  have employee resource groups that bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you…