Hydrogeologist

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking Hydrogeologists of all levels in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing project deliverables, and providing expert hydrogeological support. Candidates should have a strong background in hydrogeology and relevant qualifications. The position offers opportunities for technical development and a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised expertise in hydrogeology focusing on water resources.
• Experience in producing deliverables in the hydrogeology discipline.
• Knowledge of groundwater-surface water interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team for hydrogeology projects.
• Ensure solutions meet project requirements.
• Develop technical solutions for industry needs.
• Act as Project Verifier for various projects.

Skills

Hydrogeology expertise

Numerical modelling

Water resources knowledge

Groundwater site characterisation

Education

Good honours degree in earth sciences

Master’s degree or doctorate in hydrogeology

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

Job description

Hydrogeologist x4 – All levels

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Company: Jacobs

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, and operational advancement. You will play a key part in our UK Water Catchment Management & Maritime capability team, providing specialist hydrogeological support in the review and design of groundwater monitoring schemes, model interrogation, and impact assessment of abstraction.

Responsibilities

• Work with and lead a collaborative, industry-leading multidisciplinary team of 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 staying up‑to‑date with the latest industry and technical innovations.
• Continually engage with a wider network to complement technical excellence, alongside supporting and mentoring colleagues.
• Develop and deliver technical solutions that 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Industry‑recognised expertise within Hydrogeology, focusing on water resources and low‑flow studies aligned to water utilities’ 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).
• Good honours degree in earth sciences, or equivalent.
• Master’s degree or doctorate in hydrogeology, or equivalent professional experience.
• Chartership with the Geological Society of London (or similar).

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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 those who may not meet all listed requirements for a role.

Our hybrid working policy allows employees to split their week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.