Principal / Associate Hydrogeologist

Job title:

Principal / Associate Hydrogeologist

Company

WSP

Job description

Job DescriptionIn today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…To find out more about our Ground & Water team part of the Earth and Environment business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Ground risk and remediation | WSPWe are looking for an exceptional Hydrogeologist to add to our Ground and Water Team in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our industry leading contaminant hydrogeology team with direct mentoring and career development from the hydrogeologists that develop and maintain the UK industry standard software ConSim and LandSim.At WSP, you’ll find yourself challenged in fascinating and far-reaching ways. You’ll explore new and inspiring opportunities to make the most of your expertise, broaden your professional horizons and create exciting new possibilities for people, organisations and society in general.Technical work will include developing conceptual models, interpretation of hydrogeological and geological data, developing source-pathway-receptor linkages and risk assessment modelling to support the preparation of hydrogeological risk assessments, detailed quantitative risk assessments and bespoke interpretive reports relating to specific hydrogeological issues for contaminated land and landfill.The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects working closely with and being supported by other team members, Project Managers and Directors within the UK team.You will have developed your skills and be a specialist in a field of contaminant hydrogeology. You will be expected to technically lead projects and provide leadership and mentoring of more junior staff.Your new role, what’s involved?

• Managing hydrogeological data and developing conceptual models and interpretation of data.
• Developing and supporting others to develop hydrogeological conceptual models.
• Undertaking / performing project tasks assigned by senior people in the team.
• Reviewing factual and interpretive reports under supervision of the senior team.
• Communicating and liaising effectively and efficiently with the project team (team members, project managers and directors).

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Hydrogeological skills of managing data and preparing evidence backed conceptual models (in consultancy or in any other relevant industrial or regulatory profession).
• Demonstrable experience of the preparation of factual and interpretive reports as contributing author. Where possible evidence of reporting competency should be provided.
• Risk Assessment modelling using ConSim, RTM and LandSim.
• Author of expert reports relating to specific hydrogeological issues.
• Chartered with an appropriate organisation.
• A motivated and engaging team player able to contribute collaboratively to the technical and social strength of our team of hydrogeologists.
• Experience working in environmental consulting and be able to evidence direct experience in contaminant hydrogeology.
• Postgraduate qualification (MTech, MSc and or PhD) in hydrogeology or a hydrogeological discipline.

#LI-ES1About UsWe are WSP – Join us and make your career future ready!In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSPWHAT’S IN IT FOR YOUWork-life balance?WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.Inclusivity & Diversity?We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.Health & Wellbeing?We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.Flex your time?For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.Your development?We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!#WeAreWSPHere at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Expected salary

Location

Edinburgh

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 23:34:18 GMT

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