Location: Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, London, Sheffield, Bristol; UK
Overview of the Role
As a senior hydrogeologist you will work within a large team of water‑resources specialists, delivering services for UK and international clients in public water supply, borehole construction, dewatering, consents, groundwater quality, abstraction impact assessments, modelling and catchment management.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior technical advice on groundwater modelling, quality, the Water Framework Directive, geo‑environment, engineering hydrogeology and risk assessments.
- Contribute to bid and proposal writing across water resources, environmental and engineering sectors.
- Analyse data using Modflow, ArcGIS, QGIS, Python and Microsoft Excel.
- Produce high‑quality reports for clients.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree in hydrogeology, geology, environmental science, mathematics or a related discipline.
- Good communication and written skills.
- Well organised, able to prioritise own workload with minimal supervision.
- Logical, pragmatic problem‑solving approach with attention to detail and motivation to innovate.
- Understanding of health, safety, wellbeing and environmental priorities.
- Experience with quantitative assessment of groundwater problems and understanding of groundwater flow systems.
- Experience analysing environmental data including groundwater levels, river flows and climate data.
- Experience delivering projects according to national regulations and guidance.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
- Knowledge of groundwater modelling software such as MODFLOW.
- Knowledge of programming (e.g., Python) and GIS tools (ArcGIS or QGIS).
Desirable Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualification in hydrogeology, water resources management or a related discipline.
- Professional consultancy experience in water resources.
- Chartership with a professional body such as the Geological Society, CIWEM or ICE.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald does not offer sponsorship for the Skilled Worker visa. We welcome candidates eligible for alternative routes.
Benefits
- Financial well‑being: Pension match of 4.5–7%, life assurance up to 4× basic salary, income protection scheme, flexible benefits.
- Employee ownership: Stake in the business, performance bonuses, direct pathway to ownership for senior roles.
- Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, extended benefits, salary flexibility.
- Lifestyle: 33–35 days holiday, incremental increase after 5 years, employee savings schemes, retail discounts.
- Family and carers leave: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, shared parental leave, additional days for caring responsibilities.
- Learning and development: Professional subscriptions, mentoring, formal training, self‑development.
- Networks and social outcomes: Employee networks, community engagement opportunities.
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Discipline: Water
Job Ref: 13323
