Senior Hydrogeologist
Shrewsbury
£45,000 – £60,000

Are you ready to take the next step in your hydrogeology career? A leading environmental consultancy is looking for a confident and forward-thinking Senior Hydrogeologist to join its Contaminated Land and Hydrogeology team. You’ll become part of a skilled and supportive group that thrives on technical challenge and innovation, working on a wide variety of interesting and impactful projects across the UK.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution, continue developing your expertise, and help strengthen and grow the company’s hydrogeology capabilities, this is an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage hydrogeology and contaminated land projects from start to finish, ensuring robust technical delivery, budget control, and strong client relationships.
• Provide specialist input across groundwater assessment, water resources, and environmental risk evaluation.
• Develop conceptual site models, interpret complex data, and prepare clear, high-quality technical reports and risk assessments.
• Support business development by identifying new opportunities and contributing to the long-term growth of the hydrogeology service line.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, helping to build skills and share knowledge across the team.
• Keep up to date with emerging technical developments, regulatory changes, and industry best practice.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Solid technical background in hydrogeology, with experience across contaminated land and groundwater resource projects.
• Competence in analytical modelling tools such as RTM, CLEA, ConSim, or RAM. Experience with numerical groundwater modelling (e.g., MODFLOW or FEFLOW) is an advantage.
• Practical field experience, including drilling supervision, soil and water sampling, groundwater monitoring, and aquifer testing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate teams, and deliver work to a high standard.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g., GeolSoc, IES, IEMA, CIWEM, or equivalent).
• Degree (BSc/BEng) in a relevant subject; MSc or postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• Flexible 37.5-hour working week
• 4% employer pension contribution.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance to support health and wellness activities.
• Annual profit-sharing scheme tied to company performance.
• Opportunities for career development, training, and involvement in community and sustainability initiatives.

If you are interested in this Senior Hydrogeologist position, please send your CV to callum.jones@aztrum.com.