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Working closely with Head of Discipline of Hydrogeology, to manage delivery of water resource and low-flow studies aligned to our clients WINEP commitments, you will playing a key part in our Uk Water Catchment Management & Maritime capability team, you will be involved in the technical delivery of a wide scope of Geological and Hydro Geological Projects. As part of a project focussed multi disciplined team you will also provide functional expertise to water resource management and environmental impact assessments.
Alongside this you will providing 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.
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.
Continually engage with a wider network to complement technical excellence, alongeside supporting and mentoring colleagues.
Act as Project Verifier on local / regional and national projects.
An 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.
Demonstrable experience relating to water resources and low flow studies aligned to the WINEP.
A sound knowledge of groundwater site characterisation, groundwater-surface water interaction, generation of conceptual site models, as well as quantitative groundwater and abstraction impact assessments.
Comfortable using/supervising/interrogating numerical modelling (such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW and/or other similar software).
A good honours degree in earth sciences, or equivalent.
A master’s degree or doctorate in hydrogeology, or equivalent professional experience.
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