Senior/ Principal Hydrogeologist
Join Our Team
Are you passionate about groundwater, environmental science and solving real-world challenges? Would you like to work for a small, employee-owned business, where you’ll actually have a say in how the place is run?
We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior or Principal Hydrogeologist to join our growing team, with the opportunity to work across the water resources, mining and humanitarian sectors.
Who Are We?
Groundwater Science is a specialist hydrogeological and environmental consultancy. In recent years, we’ve worked on projects in West Africa, the Caribbean, South Asia and Europe. We’re known for our innovative approach, frequently developing tools and approaches that are later adopted by the wider community.
We take the technical side seriously, but not at the expense of being a decent, supportive place to work. We’re spread across Shrewsbury, London, High Wycombe, Edinburgh and Glasgow but that doesn’t stop us getting together regularly, both for work and for fun. Recent company socials have included climbing Goatfell and attending a Hunger Games matinee.
What Will You Do?
As a Senior or Principal Hydrogeologist, you’ll help deliver a wide variety of hydrogeological projects, combining office-based technical analysis with (optional) occasional field investigations. Tasks could include:
Technical Analysis
- Numerical groundwater modelling
- Processing hydrogeological and climate datasets
- Developing conceptual hydrogeological models
- Analysing monitoring data and long-term trends
- Supporting groundwater resource and impact assessments
- Recharge and water balance studies
Reporting & Project Management
- Preparing technical reports, figures and data summaries
- Managing projects
- Liaising with clients and contractors
- Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
Field Investigations
- Groundwater and surface water monitoring and sampling
- Supervising drilling contractors and borehole installations
- Undertaking aquifer testing, including pumping and slug tests
- Undertaking site inspections and hydrogeological walkovers
- Logging geological strata and maintaining accurate field records
About You
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic and eager to learn, with some years of experience in hydrogeology and groundwater modelling already under their belt.
You’ll need:
- BSc in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences or a related discipline
- Experience with groundwater modelling, ideally MODFLOW
- Knowledge of ArcGIS or QGIS
- Experience processing environmental monitoring data
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Good numerical ability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Right to work in the UK
Nice to have:
- MSc in Hydrogeology (preferred but not essential)
- Knowledge of UK hydrogeology and groundwater legislation
- Programming experience (Python, R or similar)
- Experience with databases or data visualisation tools
- Membership of, or intention to join, the Geological Society or CIWEM
- Willingness to undertake occasional fieldwork across the UK or abroad
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus annual profit share
- Company pension
- Private health care and bike scheme options
- Flexible working arrangements
- Support towards professional Chartership (Geological Society or CIWEM)
- Encouragement and funding to attend external training courses and conferences
- The opportunity to develop skills across a range of sectors
- Flexible location
Still Interested?
Send your CV to s.alexander@gwscience.co.uk with a few lines about why you think you’d be a good fit for our team.
