Hydrogeologist (Mining)

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WSP has an opportunity for a Hydrogeologist to join our UK and Ireland Mine Water team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work on a wide range of largely international projects spanning mine water management investigations, technical studies and design, environmental and social impact assessment; and hydrological, hydrogeological and contamination assessments for mining and land development projects. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and technical interests while gaining exposure to challenging, multi-disciplinary projects.

The role will focus on working within the mining team on projects predominantly within the mining business, although there is also the potential to work within other local and international sectors including infrastructure, manufacturing, land development, contaminated land and sustainable water management teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the development of groundwater conceptual models for mining, waste, and contaminated sites, the preparation of risk assessments for contaminated sites, hydrogeological input to mining (scoping to feasibility studies) and ESIAs for mining, petroleum and other development projects;
• Assisting with groundwater model development using industry standard modelling packages (e.g. MODFLOW, FEFLOW, SEEP/W);
• Collation and quality management of environmental, groundwater, and geotechnical data;
• Factual reporting of field data and site condition;
• Project-based travel and site work, working away from home both in the UK and overseas. The frequency and duration of this will depend on business and client need;
• Performing occasional field work on integrated hydrogeological and geotechnical programmes to include monitoring, supervision of borehole drilling and monitoring well installation, aquifer testing (including the use of borehole packers), installation of grouted vibrating wire piezometers, geotechnical logging and testing, core logging and other field tasks as required; Supporting the development of client relationships either through project based client interaction, assisting with maintaining and developing relationships with those clients or through supporting business development efforts of senior staff;
• Project coordination, managing and participating actively in the development of budgets, schedules and plans for projects and proposals;
• Supporting the development and maintenance of client relationships, either through project-based client interaction or through supporting business development efforts of senior staff;
• Working in a collaborative manner with colleagues from other disciplines within WSP as required.
• Display a ‘safety first’ attitude, promoting positive health and safety, raising safety issues through the appropriate channels and adhering to WSP’s health and safety policy and procedures.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

• Between 1 - 4 years of experience in a consulting and/or engineering environment.
• An MSc Hydrogeology (or equivalent) combined with a first in a BSc degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline (e.g. geology, mining, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science etc.).
• Strong technical and report writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written (in English).
• Ability to work in an open and collaborative manner as part of a team.
• Good organisational ability and time management skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).

Desirable skills

• Flexibility, willingness and ability to travel both locally and internationally.
• Previous experience of field work (e.g. groundwater monitoring, drill rig supervision, aquifer testing etc).
• Competency with groundwater modelling software (e.g. MODFLOW, FEFLOW, SEEP/W)
• Competency with GIS and CAD software platforms.
• Competency in a programming language (e.g. Python, R, C) would be advantageous.
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation.

• The ability to attend remote sites across Great Britain.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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