Jacobs Manchester, England, United Kingdom
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Want to become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects and international opportunities? To meet our current UK business needs and help us achieve our development aspirations, we have created an opportunity for a Principal Hydrogeologist within our Water Catchment Management & Maritime capability in the UK.
Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams including hydrologists, hydro‑morphologists, aquatic ecologists, environmental economists.
* Provide specialist hydrogeological support to water resources and low flow studies, aligned to Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP), including delivery of WFD, No Deterioration and Environmental Destination type projects.
* Support the review of hydrogeological datasets, identify groundwater‑surface water interaction, formulate conceptual site models, design and implement groundwater monitoring schemes, interrogate groundwater models, design and analyse signal tests, assess the impact of abstraction and propose options to meet WINEP objectives.
* Origination of complex technical works, review and sign‑off pieces of work.
* Deliver training and share technical knowledge, supporting the professional development of colleagues and peers.
* Support business development, identifying new clients, emerging opportunities and large bids.
Qualifications & Skills
* A Good Honours/Masters degree in earth sciences or equivalent.
* Chartered Hydrogeologist or working towards Chartered Hydrogeologist.
* Demonstrable track record in the technical delivery of hydrogeology projects, including water resources and low flow studies aligned to WINEP.
* Groundwater site characterisation, groundwater‑surface water interaction and mechanisms, generation of conceptual site models and quantitative groundwater and abstraction impact assessments.
* Hydrogeological testing – design and specification of signal and pumping tests.
* Progressive experience of long‑term groundwater monitoring – design and specification of installation of groundwater monitoring instrumentation.
* Able to interpret in‑situ testing, monitoring data, field and laboratory testing.
* Comfortable using, supervising, interrogating numerical modelling (such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW and/or other similar software).
* Team player willing to work away from base office, high level of personal responsibility and adaptable and flexible approach to different project requirements.
Jacobs values safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business and believe that through our culture of caring we all succeed. We offer flexible working arrangements, well‑being benefits, global volunteering programmes and opportunities to maximize your potential.
As a disability confident employer we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all listed requirements for a role.
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