Senior Hydrologist

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