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Junior / Assistant Hydrogeologist

London, London, England, United Kingdom | Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom | Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Transform our Urban Legacy.

We have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Junior / Assistant Hydrogeologist specialising in contaminated land and brownfield development and/or engineering hydrogeology or to join our Sustainable Land and Resource Management Practice.

Based in either our Exeter, Bristol, Birmingham, Cambridge, Epsom or London office (with flexible hybrid working), you will be part of an award-winning group of hydrogeology and contaminated land experts delivering innovative brownfield solutions to major UK infrastructure projects, across the transportation, energy, buildings and places and water markets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, contribute to high-profile UK and international projects, and grow your career in a supportive, collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Your Role

  • Provide digital and technical input to projects supporting the delivery of contaminated land and hydrogeological projects, including delivery of site investigations, development of robust conceptual site models, controlled waters risk assessments, numerical modelling and design reports.
  • Organising and supervising site works (including contractors) and the preparation and management of appropriate H&S requirements.
  • Production and checking of complex groundwater models relating to groundwater flow, contamination transport, engineering hydrogeology and civil engineering challenges.
  • Preparation of relevant Environmental Impact Assessment chapters for a wide range of projects.
  • Management of own work including supporting senior management to ensure projects are delivered on-time, on budget and to quality and client expectations.
  • Developing own competence and maintain CPD necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, with support from the business on own training and development needs.
Environment & geoscience Sciences

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-155834

Salary range

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About You

  • Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g. hydrogeology, geology, chemistry, environmental science).
  • MSc or PhD in hydrogeology or related subject is preferable.
  • Actively working towards Chartered Membership of relevant professional body.
  • Relevant post-graduate experience (ideally within a consultancy environment), with a track record in delivering work on-time, on budget and to quality and client expectations.
  • Demonstratable understanding of land contamination/brownfield land/engineering hydrogeology issues (dependant on specialism and interests) including understanding of relevant codes of practice and industry standards.
  • Be a digital innovator: experience of handing large data sets, developing graphic representations of data or finding new digital ways of working.
  • Willingness to travel and undertake site-based work across the UK.
  • Full UK driving licence.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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