Senior Hydrogeologist

About the Opportunity

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of our valued clients in their search for a Senior Hydrogeologist to join their Contaminated Land & Hydrogeology team based in Shrewsbury.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated professional to become part of a small, innovative, and technically excellent consultancy delivering high-quality hydrogeological and contaminated land projects across the UK.

We’re looking for a proactive, confident, and ambitious individual with strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills, alongside proven experience in hydrogeology. You’ll be involved in a mix of office-based and field projects, taking ownership of technical, commercial, and project management responsibilities while contributing to strategic growth and business development within your specialism.

Our client is deeply committed to harmonising human activity with the natural environment. They actively invest in community and water-related initiatives through a dedicated Development Fund, giving every team member the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and direct hydrogeological projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

• Lead and support the delivery of a wide range of environmental, water resources, and contaminated land projects.

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

• Provide specialist input into technical reports and client communications.

• Maintain awareness of emerging technical innovations, ensuring advice and deliverables align with best practice and current legislation.

• Support business development activities, identifying opportunities and building client relationships.

• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering technical and professional development.

Skills and Experience

• Strong background in hydrogeology with demonstrable technical expertise.

• Experience in project management, risk assessment, and client liaison.

• Proficiency with analytical and modelling tools such as RTM, CLEA, ConSim, and RAM; experience with numerical modelling software (e.g., MODFLOW or FEFLOW) is advantageous.

• Hands-on field experience including drilling, sampling, and aquifer testing across various geological settings.

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

• Relevant degree (BSc/BEng) in Earth or Environmental Sciences; MSc or postgraduate qualification preferred.

• UK driving licence required.

What’s on Offer

• Flexible 37.5-hour working week with time off in lieu/overtime arrangements for work-life balance.

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).

• Company pension contribution (4% of salary).

• Health and wellbeing allowance (£35 per month towards qualifying activities).

• Annual profit share, with profits distributed between staff bonuses, community projects, and business development initiatives.

• A supportive culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, professional development, and community engagement.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced hydrogeologist looking for the next step in your career within a purpose-driven and technically excellent team, we’d love to hear from you.