Senior Hydrogeologist
London/Glasgow/Bristol/Derby/York
Permanent Role
Are you interested in joining one of the leading consulting companies? Creating value for customers, people and societies world-wide? Can you add to our success, while also developing your career and reputation? Then join us in designing the future!
JOIN COWI INTERNATIONAL'S TEAM IN THE UK
With over 93 offices worldwide, COWI is a leading international consulting group. As a member of the UK team, you'll join our skilled experts and support projects across the transportation and energy sectors, including railways, highways, bridges, hydro and tunnels.
Living up to our values is a priority in the way we work. We collaborate with our customers, partners and colleagues to create better solutions while delivering on our promises project by project. We are curious and courageous as we pursue new knowledge and insights. Most importantly, we care about our planet, our customers and our colleagues as we collaborate to shape tomorrow’s societies.
DESIGN THE FUTURE WITH A GLOBAL TEAM OF EXPERTS
We are looking for a Senior Hydrogeologist to join our Ground Engineering team in the UK (offices in Bristol, Derby, Glasgow, London and York), giving you the opportunity to co-create with our experts on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programmes in the UK. Working alongside our design and engineering teams, you'll be responsible for technical deliverables including hydrogeological models, parameters and reports with the opportunity to further develop skills in ground engineering and general project management responsibilities.
On a day-to-day basis, you'll be responsible for:
1. Preparation of desk study reports, ground investigation reports and derivation of hydrogeological parameters
2. Development of hydrogeological numerical models
3. Design and supervision of ground investigation
4. Other visits to sites as required
5. Participation in hydrogeological, ground engineering and other relevant company training
6. Mentoring junior staff in the ground engineering team
YOUR SKILLS. OUR TEAM. TOGETHER, WE DESIGN THE FUTURE
To succeed in this position, we believe that you'll be an open and honest person who is motivated to collaborate with others while keeping our clients engaged. You'll pursue new insights and constantly explore new ways to improve, while caring for and respecting our clients, your colleagues and the planet we live on.
Furthermore, you'll:
7. Have a bachelor's degree in geology (or a similar geoscience) and a master's in hydrogeology or equivalent
8. Have obtained Chartered Geologist status from the Geological Society or an equivalent title such as Chartered Engineer
9. Have a sound understanding of various ground engineering systems, with a preference for groundwater control, tunnels, earthworks, deep excavations, grouting and ground treatment
10. Have the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
11. Be self-motivated with proficient interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
12. Have familiarity with Eurocodes and a sound understanding of CDM Regulations, specifically the designers' requirements and the risk assessment process
13. Knowledge of methods such as AGS data, Holebase, Groundhog and Leapfrog software is an advantage
14. Holding a full UK driving licence is beneficial