Principal Hydrogeologist - Technical Director, Hydrogeology

• Develop hydrogeology capability in Ireland while supporting projects across Europe and internationally


• Provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of hydrogeology projects


• Manage and develop team members, supporting technical and professional growth and contributing to team strategy


• Lead delivery of hydrogeological solutions with clients and regulators


• Prepare proposals and manage the project lifecycle


• Prepare project reports and technical notes and guide the team on technical writing


• Deliver projects from initial investigation and regulatory approval through to implementation


• Support quarrying and renewable energy project pipelines


• Expand presence in renewables, mining and mine water management, hydrogeological assessments, water abstraction licensing, EPA licensing, infrastructure and the built environment


• Champion a strong culture of safety, health and wellbeing

Requirements

• Extensive experience in hydrogeology consultancy


• Proven project management, people management and stakeholder engagement skills


• Strong technical report writing skills and experience coaching teams to produce high-quality outputs


• Experience supporting quarrying or mineral extraction projects, including site investigations, borehole design and EIA work in Ireland


• Commercial acumen with experience supporting proposals, client development and work-winning activities


• A degree in Hydrogeology or related discipline


• Chartership or full membership of a recognised professional body, e.g. IAH, IGI, BGS or CIWEM


• A full driving licence valid for travel throughout Ireland

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in hydrogeology consultancy, project management, and technical report writing, with a strong focus on team development and stakeholder engagement. Capable of delivering hydrogeological solutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting safety and wellbeing.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Hydrogeology Consultancy


• Project Management


• Technical Report Writing


• Stakeholder Engagement


• Team Development

Hard Skills

• Site Investigation


• Borehole Design


• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)


• Water Abstraction Licensing


• Regulatory Approval

Soft Skills

• People Management


• Coaching


• Client Development


• Work-Winning Activities

Certifications & Qualifications

• Chartership


• Membership of IAH


• Membership of IGI


• Membership of BGS


• Membership of CIWEM

Industry Keywords

• Quarrying


• Mineral Extraction


• Renewable Energy


• Hydrogeological Assessments


• Infrastructure