Senior Hydrogeologist

Shrewsbury

Hybrid

Flexible working arrangements with a mix of office-based and remote work, plus travel to project sites as required.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Hydrogeologist to join H Fraser Consulting's Contaminated Land & Hydrogeology team. This is a chance to work in a technically excellent, innovative team delivering projects across the UK. You'll play a key role in both project delivery and the strategic development of services, helping shape the future of the business while mentoring junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage hydrogeology projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality outputs and strong client relationships

• Develop and interpret conceptual site models, numerical and analytical groundwater models, risk assessments, and large datasets

• Provide specialist support on water resources, environmental, land development, contaminated land, and landfill projects

• Prepare, review, and communicate technical reports and advice that comply with best practice and legislation

• Identify and contribute to business development opportunities within your technical specialism

• Mentor junior staff, delegate tasks effectively, and support professional development within the team

• Keep abreast of technical innovations and ensure project delivery adds value for clients

Candidate Requirements

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

• BSc/BEng in Hydrogeology or relevant subject; MSc or postgraduate qualification preferred

• Proven field experience, including drilling, sampling, groundwater/surface water monitoring, and aquifer testing

• Strong experience in common analytical modelling packages (RTM, CLEA, ConSim, RAM); experience with MODFLOW or FEFLOW is a plus

• Excellent project, client, and stakeholder management skills

• Strong teamwork, mentoring, and leadership abilities

• UK Driving Licence required

Why Join

• Competitive salary (TBC) with flexible 37.5-hour work week and time off in lieu/overtime arrangements

• 4% company pension contribution

• Health and wellbeing allowance (£35/month for approved activities)

• Company profit share contributing to staff bonuses, community projects, and business development

• Opportunity to work in a team committed to high-quality science, professional development, and community engagement

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.