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Senior / Principal 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 Senior / Principal 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

  • Providing technical guidance, constructive support and mentoring to junior staff and supporting their technical development.
  • Provide technical input and delivery of contaminated land projects / hydrogeological aspects of multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Review and technical overview of complex numerical models for groundwater.
  • Project management and technical delivery of a wide variety of projects including management of finances, and programme delivery.
  • Organising / managing / checking site work.
  • Liaison with clients, stakeholders, regulators, sub-contractors and other internal disciplines.
  • Supporting senior management in developing new business and clients to win work and preparation of commercial offers.
  • Preparation of H&S Plans for site investigations and managing health and safety.
  • 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-155832

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.
  • Chartered Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. with the Geological Society, ICE or CIWEM). If not Chartered, we would expect the candidate, with our support, to become chartered within 6 to 12 months after joining.
  • Substantial demonstrable experience as an environmental consultant within consultancy, industry, regulatory or academic fields with a track record in delivering work, client management and stakeholder liaison.
  • Demonstratable understanding of UK hydrogeology and of the environmental and regulatory framework of UK water management.
  • Demonstrable experience of groundwater modelling packages such as P20, ConSim, LandSim, RAM, MODFLOW, FEFLOW, SEEP/W.
  • Commercial awareness and understanding including being able to complete tenders.
  • Be a digital innovator: experience of handing large data sets, developing graphic representations of data or finding new digital ways of working.
  • Skills in GIS, computer programming, engineering geology/ hydrogeology would be an advantage.
  • 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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