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Your impact
Working closely with the Head of Discipline of Hydrogeology, to manage delivery of water resource and low‑flow studies aligned to our clients WINEP commitments, you will play a key part in our UK Water Catchment Management & Maritime capability team and be involved in the technical delivery of a wide scope of Geological and Hydrogeological Projects. As part of a project‑focused multi‑disciplinary team you will also provide functional expertise to water resource management and environmental impact assessments.
Alongside this you will provide specialist hydrogeological support in the review of hydrogeological datasets, the identification of groundwater‑surface water interaction, formulation of conceptual site models, design and implementation of groundwater monitoring schemes, groundwater model interrogation, signal test design and analysis, as well as assessment of the impact of abstraction and options for meeting WINEP objectives.
Remit and Responsibilities
* Work with and lead a collaborative industry‑leading multidisciplinary team, e.g. hydrologists, hydro‑morphologists, aquatic ecologists, environmental economists, etc.
* Oversee, review and sign off complex pieces of work, ensuring all solutions are in line with project requirements.
* Lead and actively contribute to technical excellence development, maintaining subject‑matter expert status by keeping up to date with latest industry and technical innovation.
* Continually engage with a wider network to complement technical excellence, alongside supporting and mentoring colleagues.
* Develop and deliver technical solutions that both meet and exceed both current and future industry requirements.
* Act as Project Verifier on local / regional and national projects.
* Oversee the submission of complex technical papers to clients.
Requirements
* Industry‑recognised area of expertise within Hydrogeology, with a focus on water resources and low‑flow studies aligned to water utility companies’ obligations under WINEP.
* Extensive experience producing a wide range of deliverables within the broader Hydrogeology discipline.
* Demonstrable experience relating to water resources and low‑flow studies aligned with WINEP.
* Sound knowledge of groundwater site characterisation, groundwater‑surface water interaction, generation of conceptual site models, and quantitative groundwater and abstraction impact assessments.
* Comfortable using, supervising and interrogating numerical modelling (such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW and/or other similar software).
* Good honours degree in earth sciences, or equivalent.
* A master’s degree or doctorate in hydrogeology, or equivalent professional experience.
* Chartership with the Geological Society London (or similar).
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation.
We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.
As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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