Your newpany
My client is an established and dynamic consultancy, based in Shrewsbury, involved with a wide range of water-related projects operating nationally. They provide services to the minerals, waste, agricultural, housing and environmental sectors, amongst others, and have many long-standing clients and a varied and growing remit.
Your new role
They are looking for a Consultant Hydrogelogist with practical knowledge of groundwater issues who is able to produce both quantitative and qualitative assessments. You must be numerate, have an eye for detail and enjoy solving challenging hydrogeological problems.
You'll be supporting on planning projects, conducting Hydrogeological Impact Assessments, providing installation of boreholes for extraction for industry, drilling assessments, and other services through to licensing and consents.
Greatmunication skills are a must as you will need to be able to build strong working relationships with your colleagues, clients and regulators. Experience with client liaison and a knowledge of regulators throughout the UK, including the Environment Agency/Natural resources Wales/SEPA is highly desirable.
They will provide you with a flexible, friendly and innovative environment to develop your skills and support you in your professional training. Their network of people and knowledge will expand your expertise and give you access to a variety of interesting projects across the UK and potentially internationally.
What you'll need to succeed
1. A minimum 2:1 classification of a relevant degree and postgraduate qualification in hydrogeology or a closely allied discipline
2. Consultancy experience
3. Good working knowledge of EA, NRW, SEPA and LLFA requirements
4. Experience of analytical methods of quantifying groundwater flow
5. Excellent report writing,munication and organisational skills
6. Demonstrable experience of working on projects delivered to tight deadlines and within set budgets
7. Ideally some experience of groundwater modelling packages
8. Experience in using GIS software would be advantageous
9. The role will require availability for occasional travel across the UK (2-3 days p/month) and potentially overseas. As such a driving license is essential.
What you'll get in return
10. Profit related bonus scheme
11. Flexible working schedule including home office working contribution or relocation assistance
12. 25 days annual leave per year
13. Employer's Pension Plan contribution
14. Mobile Phone for work use
15. Payment of a relevant professional subscription.
16. Hire cars available for site work