Senior Hydrogeologist

Senior Hydrogeologist
Newcastle upon Tyne
£48,000 - £58,000 + Benefits

Got 5+ years' Hydrogeology experience and looking for more ownership of projects without moving away from the technical work?

This Newcastle role combines technical Hydrogeology with responsibility for project delivery, clients and less experienced team members. You'll work across water environment and hydrogeological assessment projects, taking work from initial planning and investigation through to assessment and reporting.

The Role

You'll be involved in:

Leading hydrogeological and water environment assessments
Preparing and reviewing EIA water chapters
Hydrogeological investigations, monitoring and risk assessments
Groundwater abstraction licensing and permitting work
Planning and managing monitoring programmes
Technical analysis, interpretation and reporting
Managing projects and liaising directly with clients
Supporting proposals and developing repeat client relationships
Mentoring less experienced scientists and Hydrogeologists
Site visits including walkovers, monitoring installations and hydraulic testing

Projects span renewables, infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment sectors, working alongside environmental, planning and engineering specialists.

About You

You'll have 5+ years' experience delivering UK Hydrogeology or water environment projects, ideally including EIA work, backed by a degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geoscience or a related discipline.

You'll need experience across areas such as hydrogeological assessment, water monitoring, risk assessment or abstraction licensing, together with a good understanding of UK water legislation and regulatory requirements.

Strong technical reporting and communication skills are important. GIS, analysis or modelling software experience would be useful rather than essential.

You'll be Chartered or working towards Chartered status and will need a driving licence that allows you to drive legally in the UK for site visits.

Why Apply?

This is a good move if you want greater responsibility for technical delivery, projects and clients while remaining actively involved in Hydrogeology.

The package includes £48,000 - £58,000, discretionary bonus, pension, private medical insurance and 25 days' annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working are available, alongside structured career development and support towards Chartership and professional qualifications.

If this 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 for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.