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Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom | Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Overview

This position is open for our Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Epsom, Glasgow, London, Oxford, Peterborough and Manchester offices but we can be flexible with location.

Do you have the ambition, enthusiasm and technical capability to work with us as a senior hydrogeologist within the water resources sector? We are looking for someone to join our successful Water Management Consultancy groundwater resources team in delivering a growing portfolio of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hydrogeologist looking to progress their career in a vitally important industry with an internationally renowned company.

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 35,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment.

As part of our Environment practice, our highly respected Water Management Consultancy business operates at the interface between people and the water environment, tackling problems relating to water availability, water quality, water habitat and future changes to these. We offer our clients a team of passionate, intelligent, digitally-minded, capable, and innovative staff with a unique blend of diverse technical skills. We enjoy working collaboratively and innovatively, delivering projects that bring about real change and that make a positive difference to the environment and society. This provides great career development opportunity for our staff.

Our hydrogeologists work at the forefront of managing the challenges of providing resilient and environmentally sustainable water supplies for the future while ensuring water habitats are protected from new infrastructure development. We are undertaking an increasing number and range of important and exciting projects that involve groundwater resource evaluation, development and management and environmental impact investigation for water companies, other major water users and regulators. Building on this success, we are growing our team and this growth could include you. You could help us to win and deliver work across our extensive client portfolio and enhance our reputation for excellence.

As an already experienced hydrogeologist, and ideally chartered, you will have led and delivered groundwater related project tasks in the UK and/or internationally. You will work closely with our technical specialists who are based in our established teams in Birmingham, Epsom, London, Oxford and Peterborough. We have a friendly and approachable team with a strong reputation for delivering excellence with multiple clients.
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Flexible across UK

Your role

  • You will work with our hydrogeologist technical leads and other technical disciplines in winning, delivering and managing our portfolio of groundwater projects and developing trusted client relationships.

  • You will champion high standards of performance, and influence project development. As an experienced hydrogeologist you will have the technical knowledge and project/bid skills to undertake work assigned to you to a high standard, ensuring accuracy and quality.

  • You are likely to undertake and delegate complex problem solving that may include data gathering and processing, calculations and modelling, conceptualization, reporting, proposal writing and costing.

  • Collaborative and supportive teamwork is vital to our success, and you will work closely with the rest of the groundwater resources team sometimes delegating to, reviewing the work of and mentoring more junior staff.

  • You will also work collaboratively with other technical disciplines in the Water Management Consultancy team and beyond, delivering a range of projects relating to water supply, strategic planning, resource optimization and environmental assessment.

Water Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-155556

Salary range

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About you

  • With a degree in science, engineering or mathematics and a post-graduate qualification in hydrogeology or a related subject, you are likely to be chartered through a relevant professional body.

  • You will have demonstrable experience as a hydrogeologist within consultancy, water company, regulator or academic fields.

  • Your experience will include water resources hydrogeology and hydrology, for example Water Industry National Environment Programme investigations (low flow, Water Framework Directive No Deterioration or Environmental Destination, catchment water quality), signal and pumping tests, borehole design, groundwater flooding or water resource planning.

  • You will have a good understanding of UK hydrogeology and of the operational and environmental regulatory framework of UK water management.

  • You will have experience of leading project tasks and possibly entire projects through problem definition, data collection, analysis, interpretation and drawing succinct conclusions and recommendations.

  • Evidence that you can develop new and innovative approaches will be advantageous.

  • You will have excellent numerical, analytical, report-writing and presentational skills and an eye for detail.

  • You will be highly motivated and proactive and enjoy solving challenging water resources problems within a high achieving team environment.

  • You will be able to communicate effectively at all levels to support collaborative working and the building of high-quality client relationships.

  • You will have valid full UK driving license.

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.

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