Principal Hydrogeologist

Principal Hydrogeologist
Stoke-on-Trent
£60,000 - £70,000

Are you a Principal Hydrogeologist looking for a role combining technical leadership, project responsibility and client management? This is an opportunity to join an established multidisciplinary consultancy in Stoke-on-Trent, leading hydrogeology and water environment projects across infrastructure, renewables, power, industrial and built environment sectors.

The Principal Hydrogeologist will provide technical and project leadership, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams while supporting the development of less experienced colleagues.

The Principal Hydrogeologist role will include:

Leading hydrogeological assessments, investigations and monitoring programmes
Preparing and reviewing EIA water chapters
Water environment assessments, abstraction licensing and groundwater permitting
Providing technical leadership, analysis and reporting
Managing client relationships and supporting proposals
Leading multidisciplinary project delivery
Mentoring and developing scientists and hydrogeologists

The Principal Hydrogeologist should have:

Substantial UK hydrogeology or water environment experience
A degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geoscience or a related discipline
Strong hydrogeological assessment and water monitoring experience
Knowledge of UK water legislation and regulatory requirements
Strong technical reporting, client and communication skills
Chartered status or be working towards chartership
A driving licence permitting you to drive in the UK

GIS, analysis or modelling software experience would be advantageous rather than essential.

The Principal Hydrogeologist position offers £60,000 - £70,000, hybrid and flexible working, professional development, pension, private medical insurance and discretionary bonus.

If this Principal Hydrogeologist role feels close but not quite perfect, please do not be put off from applying. I specialise in Civil Engineering, Water and Flood Risk recruitment and may also be able to help with other suitable roles that are not currently advertised.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position. For further information, please contact Andy Hopkins, with over 30 years' recruitment experience.