Hydrologist / Hydrogeologist - Consultant

Overview / Responsibilities

Due to sustained strong growth in our Water Management business, Wood is seeking to appoint a capable and ambitious consultant to further develop our capability.  We are seeking candidates with skills in either surface or groundwater.  You will have some experience in technical project delivery in one or more of the following areas:

• Surface- and groundwater resources yield assessments
• Surface- and groundwater quality impact assessments
• Geomorphology, hydroecology and Water Framework Directive (WFD)
• Environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the water environment
• Flood risk assessment (FRA)

This position could be based in either our Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Shrewsbury, London, Reading, Bristol or Glasgow offices and would benefit from hybrid office-home working.

Wood's Water Management team works across a wide spectrum of services covering water resources and security, hydrology and hydraulics, water quality, hydroecology. geomorphology and hydrogeology. Through our projects we provide high quality technical services and advice to a wide range of high-profile customers in the UK and overseas, including government departments and agencies, the water industry, and a wide range of other industrial sectors, including power, transport, nuclear, mining, commercial and oil and gas.

Key Responsibilities

You will contribute to a diverse range of water-related projects, in the technical areas and market sectors outlined above.  Your work will be varied and challenging and will include the following:

• Managing small projects, and tasking managing discrete tasks within larger projects, including coordinating inputs from others;
• Coordinating and carrying out field surveys;
• Leading on data analysis and modelling tasks, supported by guidance from a senior expert;
• Being the lead author of technical reports and presentations, supported by technical review from a senior expert; and
• Leading the development of proposals for small projects, or contributing to proposals for larger projects.

We offer a dynamic, but supportive environment for a motivated and talented individual to fulfil their potential. We recognise that our people are central to our success as a business. As a consequence, we are committed to a providing a comprehensive framework for the professional development of our staff, including:

• Access to extensive internal and external training opportunities
• An Early Careers Network
• A mentoring programme
• Support for gaining chartership through professional institutions

Fairness, support in development and a safe work environment – these are all of great importance to us. Where people look out for each other, are respected and are recognised. Where people work ethically and safely. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. We truly believe that diversity within our workplace promotes an incredible diversity of ideas.

Skills / Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong interest in hydrology and/or hydrogeology.  This post will suit you if you have already made a start in a career in environmental consultancy and are looking to develop to the next level.  Specifically, we are looking for the following qualifications and experience:

• You will have a good degree-level qualification in a relevant subject, such as geography, geology, earth/environmental science or civil engineering
• Post graduate experience is not essential, although a Masters degree in hydrology, hydrogeology or a related discipline would be advantageous
• You will have experience of successful delivery of technical inputs to water management projects in a consultancy setting, including a good understanding of the legislative and policy context for your technical work
• You should have strong numerate and analytical skills, and be able to apply these to analysing problems and finding solutions to novel challenges
• You will collaborate effectively as part of a team, but also exhibit initiative in working individually on discrete tasks
• You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, including being able to write high quality, concise reports
• You should have hands-on experience in at least some of the following: use of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Access) for data analysis and reporting; use of GIS packages such as ArcGIS; use of specialist surface or groundwater modelling software
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.