Senior Hydrogeologist

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is delighted to present an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Senior Hydrogeologist to join a highly respected Contaminated Land & Hydrogeology team. This is a chance to become a key member of a small, innovative, and technically skilled consultancy, delivering diverse projects across the UK.

We’re seeking a confident, proactive, and ambitious individual with proven expertise in hydrogeology, exceptional communication skills, and a track record in technical delivery, commercial management, and project leadership.

This role offers a blend of office and field-based work, with the opportunity to shape business strategy and contribute to service development within your specialism. You’ll also be part of a company with a clear environmental ethos—actively reinvesting profits into water-related community projects through their Development Fund, encouraging all staff to get involved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects in your specialist area, from inception to delivery.

• Communicate effectively with both internal teams and external clients.

• Deliver high-quality, best-practice technical outputs that meet legislative and industry standards.

• Provide hydrogeological expertise to water resources, environmental, contaminated land, built development, industry, and landfill projects.

• Develop robust conceptual site models, conduct risk assessments, and interpret large datasets and numerical models.

• Utilise analytical modelling tools such as RTM spreadsheet, CLEA spreadsheet, ConSim, or RAM, with experience in MODFLOW or FEFLOW highly desirable.

• Stay up to date with technical innovations and industry developments.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong technical background in hydrogeology with excellent problem-solving abilities.

• Experience in project and budget management, client liaison, and delivering quality outcomes.

• Practical field skills in drilling techniques, sample collection, aquifer testing, and monitoring.

• Ability to mentor junior staff and delegate effectively.

• Chartered status with GeolSoc, IES, IEMA, CIWEM, or equivalent.

• Degree in a relevant discipline (MSc or postgraduate qualification preferred).

• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• Flexible 37.5-hour working week.

• TOIL/overtime arrangements to support work-life balance.

• Company pension (4% contribution).

• Health & wellbeing bonus (£35/month for an activity of your choice).

• Profit share scheme—dividing profits between staff bonuses, community projects, and business growth.

• Supportive, people-focused culture with strong emphasis on professional development.

If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real environmental impact while advancing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.