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Hydrologist / Hydrogeologist - Assistant Consultant

Employer
Penguin Recruitment
Location
England
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
23 Jun 2022
Reference
GDW144

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Hydrologist / Hydrogeologist - Assistant Consultant

Location: Newcastle, Shrewsbury, London, Reading, Bristol

Discipline: Water Resources

Overview / Responsibilities

Are you looking for the ideal launch pad for a rewarding and fulfilling career in environmental consultancy?

  • If so, we are recruiting for Assistant Consultant positions to join our Water Management team.
  • Our Client'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.

Key Responsibilities

You will contribute to a diverse range of water-related projects, which could cover any of the following areas:

  • Hydrology and flood risk management
  • Hydrogeology and groundwater modelling
  • Water quality, catchment management and Water Framework Directive assessment
  • Geomorphology, hydroecology and river restoration
  • You can expect to deliver work for clients in a wide range of sectors, including local, national and international government bodies, water, power generation and transmission, transport, minerals and mining, and property.
  • Your work will be varied and challenging and will include the following:
  • Environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the water environment
  • Carrying out field surveys
  • Searching for and organising data and information
  • Water resource planning and policy
  • Data analysis and modelling
  • Contributing to technical reports and presentations
  • Supporting the development of proposals for new 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:

  • A mentoring programme
  • Access to extensive internal and external training opportunities
  • An Early Careers Network
  • 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.

Skills / Qualifications

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong interest in hydrology and/or hydrogeology. 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 preferred, and these positions would suit those who are graduating from Masters programmes in hydrology or hydrogeology in September 2022
  • You should have strong numerate and analytical skills, and be able to apply them 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

If this role is of interest to you or if you are searching for other roles relating to Hydrologist / Hydrogeologist - Assistant Consultant please do not hesitate to contact Greer de Wet van Breda on 01792-365000 or email greer.dewetvanbreda@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. We have many more vacancies available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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