Principal Hydrogeologist

RSK Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Job description

The Vacancy

To support our next growth phase, we're seeking an entrepreneurially-minded Principal Hydrogeologist to join our Team in Melbourne, UK.

As a Principal Hydrogeologist, you will join a technically excellent, diverse, hardworking, and agile team of professionals, where your achievements are celebrated, and the development of your personal brand is encouraged.

If you're up for a challenge, want to expand your technical capabilities, and gain autonomy, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

Responsibilities:

You will lead and manage a collaborative team of skilled hydrogeologists, supply invaluable technical guidance, and foster a collaborative environment. You and your team are expected to:

1. Provide expert advice on all facets of groundwater management, including abstraction licensing, pollution control, and monitoring.
2. Ensure clients are equipped to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while sustainably optimising their water resources.
3. Undertake comprehensive hydrogeological assessments, including water resource, impact, and risk assessments.
4. Stay abreast of the latest developments in hydrogeology and related fields. Sharing acquired knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring our solutions are always at the pinnacle of industry innovation.
5. Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budgetary constraints, and uncompromising standards of quality.
6. Develop and maintain robust relationships with clients. Identify opportunities for business growth and tailor our services to meet evolving client needs.

This role also provides the opportunity to play a pivotal role in Envireau Water's Senior Leadership Team, contributing strategic insights that shape our next growth phase. Your expertise and vision will be integral to steering the company towards new heights of success.

Qualifications and Experience

1. A postgraduate degree in hydrogeology, geology, or a related discipline.
2. A minimum of 8 years' experience in hydrogeology, including experience in managing projects and leading teams.
3. Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. Geological Society, Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management).
4. Excellent technical knowledge of hydrogeology, including groundwater resource assessments, impact assessments, and risk assessments.
5. Strong project management skills, with experience of managing projects from start to finish.
6. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to a non-technical audience.
7. Strong commercial awareness, with experience of identifying and developing business opportunities.
8. UK Driving Licence required.

Personal Attributes

1. A positive, self-starting, and flexible attitude with a genuine interest in learning and growth.
2. A desire to get stuck in and apply expertise in a pragmatic way.
3. A passion for building great relationships with colleagues and clients alike.
4. A drive to develop an amazing team and play a key role within the company's senior leadership team.

The Package

1. A salary of £50,000+, dependant on experience.
2. Permanent contract, working 40 hours per week within Monday to Friday.
3. A hybrid working pattern is encouraged with flexible start and finish times and family friendly working arrangements available.
4. Performance based individual bonus scheme.
5. 35 days annual leave including bank holidays and an annual leave purchase scheme.
6. Contributory private pension.
7. Private medical insurance, including dental and optical benefits.
8. Discounted gym memberships.
9. Income protection and life cover.
10. Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes.
11. Volunteering and numerous team away days.
12. Retirement and mortgage advice.

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity company

About Us

We are a close-knit, client-focused firm of water scientists and engineers. Our core services cover industrial and private water supplies, flood risk management and drainage and water treatment. We have forged close working relationships with private individuals and national and global businesses. Our merging with RSK will enable both companies to rely on mutual expertise and greatly expand our hydrogeology and hydrology capabilities. Envireau Water will continue to deliver the excellent service they are known for while also exploring new opportunities across the public sector.

Envireau Water was founded in 1998 and operates throughout Ireland and the UK. Our team, incorporating water specialists and academics, works collaboratively with clients to find robust, cost-effective solutions to complex water problems, keeping sustainability and quality at the forefront of every result.

Envireau Water is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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