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Principal Hydrogeologist

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Join a Growing Hydrogeology & Geology Team

A great opportunity to join an expanding team as an experienced and motivated Principal Hydrogeologist Consultant. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise across a diverse portfolio of challenging projects within the minerals, waste and environmental sectors.

If you thrive on solving complex hydrogeological challenges, enjoy working collaboratively with skilled professionals, and are looking for a role where your expertise can genuinely influence project outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

You'll play a key role in delivering innovative hydrogeological and geological solutions, supporting clients across a wide range of environmental and regulatory challenges. Working closely with experienced specialists, you'll contribute to technically demanding projects from initial assessment through to successful delivery.

This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong hydrogeologist looking to further develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical support across a broad range of hydrogeological and geological services.
• Contribute to all stages of project delivery, from planning through to completion.
• Prepare desk-based studies, technical reports and quantitative risk assessments.
• Develop conceptual and numerical hydrogeological models.
• Design and implement groundwater management and remediation strategies.
• Supervise site investigations and provide technical oversight to contractors and field teams.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators and key stakeholders.
• Assist in the successful management and delivery of technically complex projects.

About You

We're keen to hear from Hydrogeologists and Geologists who possess:

• Strong technical knowledge of hydrogeology, geology and environmental assessment.
• Proven experience undertaking groundwater assessment projects.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Sound understanding of relevant environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience using hydrogeological modelling software.
• Confidence managing both office-based and field-based activities.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Previous project management experience would be advantageous.

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

Essential:

• Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or a related discipline.
• MSc qualification preferred.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Geological Society.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

For more information or to arrange an informal chat, please contact Barrie - bdempster@allen-york.com

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