Senior Hydrogeologist

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior / Principal Hydrogeologist to lead sustainable groundwater projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in groundwater modelling, project management, and a background in geothermal or mine water projects. This permanent, full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with flexible hybrid working. The company promotes professional development, a supportive culture, and opportunities for growth into senior leadership roles.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Generous professional development budget

Structured support towards qualifications

Clear pathways for progression

Inclusive and people-focused work culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in groundwater modelling and resources projects.
• Background in geothermal and mine water projects is highly desirable.
• Experience with both desk-based and field-based projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on groundwater projects.
• Lead project governance and quality assurance.
• Manage contracts, budgets, and risk.

Skills

Groundwater modelling

Project management

Leadership

Technical communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

First and second degree in geology, earth sciences or environmental-related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Principal Hydrogeologist

Salary: £40,000 – £60,000+ (dependent on experience)

Location: Leeds (Potential other offices)

Type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid working available (min 3 days in office)

Due to project requirements, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and relevant UK experience. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Hydrogeologist with a strong background in groundwater modelling and groundwater resources (including geothermal and mine water) to support and lead the delivery of a wide range of environmental and water resource projects.

This is a senior technical and project leadership role within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment, offering the opportunity to work on impactful projects that support sustainability, climate resilience and long-term water security.

About the client

Our client is an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy, known for placing innovation, sustainability and resilience at the centre of its work. The business operates under an employee-owned stewardship model that supports long-term decision-making and investment in people.

They have an established international presence and a strong culture of collaboration, professional development and technical excellence, with significant investment in ongoing learning and skills development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on groundwater and water resources projects, delivering sustainable and resilient solutions.
• Lead project governance, quality assurance and technical delivery.
• Manage projects end-to-end, including contracts, budgets, programmes, change control and risk management.
• Support and lead successful tender and business development activities.
• Champion technical innovation to improve efficiency and quality of delivery.
• Mentor and support early-career team members.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Act as an effective communicator across multidisciplinary project teams.

What Our Client is Looking For

• Significant experience in groundwater modelling and groundwater resources projects.
• Background in geothermal and/or mine water projects is highly desirable.
• Experience delivering both desk-based and field-based projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability and the water environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous professional development and training budget.
• Structured support towards professional qualifications and chartership.
• Clear pathways for progression into senior leadership roles.
• Supportive, inclusive and people-focused working culture.
• Strong focus on wellbeing, work-life balance and long-term career development.

Eligibility

• First and second degree (or equivalent) in geology, earth sciences or an environmental-related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards professional chartership preferred.
• Right to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth of the groundwater and environmental capability within the business. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic development, team expansion and business growth while progressing into higher technical or leadership roles over time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.