Associate Hydrogeologist

Overview

In this role you will lead hydrogeology and water environment work within a multidisciplinary Bristol team, delivering client-focused assessments and projects across infrastructure, renewables and built environment sectors. You’ll manage technical delivery, mentor junior staff, and maintain strong client relationships while supporting proposals. The position combines hands-on hydrogeological work with cross‑functional collaboration to shape water environment outcomes. This role offers professional growth, hybrid working, and exposure to significant projects and regulatory requirements.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Professional development
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Discretionary bonus
• Competitive salary 55,000 – 65,000

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeological assessments, investigations and monitoring programmes
• Prepare and review EIA water chapters
• Manage water environment assessments, abstraction licensing and groundwater permitting
• Perform technical analysis, interpretation and reporting
• Manage client relationships and support proposals
• Lead multidisciplinary project delivery
• Mentor and develop scientists and hydrogeologists

Key requirements

• Substantial UK hydrogeology or water environment experience
• A degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geoscience or a related discipline
• Strong hydrogeological assessment and water monitoring experience
• Knowledge of UK water legislation and regulatory requirements
• Strong technical reporting, client and communication skills
• Chartered status or working towards chartership
• Driving licence permitting you to drive in the UK

• Client relationship management
• Mentoring and leadership
• Effective communication and reporting
• Hydrogeological assessment and water monitoring
• Regulatory knowledge (UK water legislation)
• Technical reporting

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