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Job Description
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
We are looking for Hydrogeologists at all levels to join our Ground and Water Team in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our industry-leading contaminant hydrogeology team with direct mentoring and career development from the hydrogeologists who develop and maintain the UK industry standard software ConSim and LandSim.
At WSP, you’ll be challenged in fascinating and far-reaching ways. You’ll explore new and inspiring opportunities to make the most of your expertise, broaden your professional horizons and create exciting possibilities for people, organisations and society in general.
The successful candidates will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with and being supported by other team members, Project Managers and Directors within the UK team. Technical work will include developing conceptual models, interpreting hydrogeological and geological data, developing source-pathway-receptor linkages and risk assessment modelling to support the preparation of hydrogeological risk assessments and detailed quantitative risk assessments for contaminated land and landfill.
A Little More About Your Role…
* Managing hydrogeological data and developing conceptual models and interpretation of data.
* Developing hydrogeological conceptual models.
* Use and learn software such as ConSim, LandSim, P20, FeFlow, Modflow, Seep/W.
* Undertaking / performing project tasks assigned by senior people in the team.
* Preparing factual and interpretive reports under supervision of the senior team.
* Communicating and liaising effectively with the project team (team members, project managers and directors).
* Involved in hydrogeological risk assessment, dewatering, groundwater resource, pumping tests, yield tests, modelling, borehole prognosis, abstraction, and geothermal.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Hydrogeological skills of managing data and preparing evidence-backed conceptual models (in consultancy or in any other relevant industrial or regulatory profession).
* Demonstrable experience of the preparation of factual and interpretive reports as contributing author. Where possible, evidence of reporting competency should be provided.
* Risk assessment modelling using ConSim, RTM and LandSim.
* Working towards chartership.
* A motivated and engaging team player able to contribute collaboratively to the technical and social strength of our team of hydrogeologists.
* Experience in environmental consulting with direct experience in contaminant hydrogeology.
* A postgraduate qualification (MTech, MSc and/or PhD) in hydrogeology or a related discipline.
If you don’t meet all that we are looking for, please still consider applying. Not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we needed.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
What’s in it for you?
* Work-life balance - Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
* Inclusivity & Belonging - We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.
* Health & Wellbeing - Thrive programme to support your health and wellbeing, plus access to benefits including Virtual GP services and menopause support.
* Flex your time - WSP My Hour to take one hour daily for personal activities, with flexibility to adjust time as needed. Part-time and flexible working options, additional leave, and bank holiday entitlement flexibility.
* Your development - We invest in development and training, mentoring, and Chartership.
* #WeAreWSP - Our culture of inclusion and belonging, with employee resource groups.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
* Professional Services
Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom. Posted: 2 weeks ago.
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