Hydrogeologist x4 - All levels

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering firm in Manchester is seeking Hydrogeologists at various levels. This role requires managing geological and hydro-geological projects and providing expertise in water-resource and low-flow studies. Candidates must have a strong background in hydrogeology, experience with groundwater modelling software, and relevant academic qualifications. The position offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Proven record in managing geological and hydro-geological projects.
• Demonstrable experience with groundwater site characterisation.
• Chartership with the Geological Society of London or similar required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure project quality.
• Engage in technical excellence development.
• Develop and deliver innovative technical solutions.

Skills

Industry-recognised expertise in hydrogeology

Experience in water resources and low-flow studies

Comfortable using numerical modelling

Education

Good honours degree in Earth sciences

Master’s degree or doctorate in hydrogeology

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

Job description

Jacobs Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Hydrogeologist x4 - All levels

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Overview

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.

Working closely with the Head of Discipline of Hydrogeology, you will manage the delivery of water resource and low‑flow studies aligned to our clients’ WINEP commitments, playing a key part in our UK Water Catchment Management & Maritime capability team. You will be involved in the technical delivery of a wide scope of geological and hydro‑geological projects and provide functional expertise to water resource management and environmental impact assessments.

Alongside this, you will provide specialist hydro‑geological support in the review of hydro‑geological datasets, identification of groundwater‑surface‑water interaction, formulation of conceptual site models, design and implementation of groundwater monitoring schemes, groundwater model interrogation, signal‑test design and analysis, and assessment of the impact of abstraction and options for meeting WINEP objectives.

Remit and Responsibilities

• Work with and lead a collaborative, industry‑leading multidisciplinary team (hydrologists, hydro‑morphologists, aquatic ecologists, environmental economists, etc.).
• Oversee, review and sign off complex pieces of work, ensuring all solutions are in line with project requirements.
• Lead and actively contribute to technical excellence development, maintaining subject‑matter‑expert status by keeping up to date with the latest industry and technical innovation.
• Continually engage with a wider network to complement technical excellence, alongside supporting and mentoring colleagues.
• Develop and deliver technical solutions that both meet and exceed current and future industry requirements.
• Act as Project Verifier on local, regional and national projects.
• Oversee the submission of complex technical papers to clients.

What You’ll Need

• Industry‑recognised expertise within hydrogeology, particularly water‑resources and low‑flow studies aligned to water utility companies’ obligations under WINEP.
• Extensive experience producing a wide range of deliverables within the broader hydrogeology discipline.
• Demonstrable experience relating to water resources and low‑flow studies aligned to WINEP.
• Sound knowledge of groundwater site characterisation, groundwater‑surface‑water interaction, generation of conceptual site models, and quantitative groundwater and abstraction impact assessments.
• Comfortable using, supervising, and interrogating numerical modelling (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW or similar software).
• A good honours degree in Earth sciences or equivalent.
• A master’s degree or doctorate in hydrogeology, or equivalent professional experience.
• Chartership with the Geological Society of London (or similar).

Benefits

Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. Our values—safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging—put people at the heart of our business. We support mental health and foster belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we offer flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits, wellbeing programmes, a global giving and volunteering programme, and opportunities to innovate for our clients.

Equal Opportunity and Disability Confidence

We are a disability‑confident employer and 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.

Our hybrid working policy allows you to split your work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, ensuring you deliver your best work.

Application Support

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process (e.g., a different application format), please contact the team via Careers Support.