Principal Hydrogeologist (VEC.2022.Prin.Hydro.12)

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating, leading, designing and supporting field projects such as groundwater sampling, drilling, etc. including site attendance for such works.
• Overseeing soil and groundwater remediation works, e.g., excavation, in-situ treatment, etc.
• Pro-actively ensuring Health & Safety organization is a core component of all stages of works (deign, planning, implementation, review).
• Capability to support technical and digital aspects such as field electronic data capture, data management using databases, managing field equipment (transducers, probes, etc.).
• Contributing to deliverables by evaluating data and writing text for groundwater monitoring technical memorandums & site investigation reports.
• Supporting technical data interpretation & evaluations including soil and groundwater risk assessments, data visualisation, statistical analyses, etc.
• Undertaking Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Site Investigations, remediation design and verification / validation for a range of projects and clients.
• Completing relevant chapters (Soils & Geology, Hydrogeology) of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for major infrastructure projects.
• Maintaining knowledge and understanding of European regulatory guidance, risk assessment methodologies, best practices, contaminated land issues, etc.
• Provide technical guidance, constructive support and mentoring to junior staff and supporting their technical development.
• Provide technical input on and delivery of contaminated land projects / contaminated land aspects of multidisciplinary projects.
• Project management and technical delivery of a wide variety of projects including management of finances, and programme delivery.
• Organising / managing / checking site work.
• Liaison with clients, stakeholders, regulators, sub-contractors and other internal disciplines.
• Supporting senior management in developing new business and clients to win work and preparation of commercial offers.
• Preparation of H&S Plans for site investigations and managing health and safety.
• Developing own competence and maintain CPD necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, with support from the business on own training and development needs.

Requirements:

• Qualified in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g. geology or hydrogeology).
• Ideally chartered with IGI, GeolSoc, IEMA, CIWEM or equivalent or working towards.
• Experience working in the hydrogeology industry or as an environmental consultant within consultancy, industry, regulatory or academic fields with a track record in delivering work, client management and stakeholder liaison.
• Understanding of the environmental and regulatory framework with respect to groundwater and land contamination.
• Experience and knowledge of EIAs, waste management, due diligence and permitting (desirable).
• Excellent technical and numerical skills with an emphasis on quality control, logical thinking and reporting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Clean driver’s Licence.
• Initiative, energy, enthusiasm, commitment and be flexible in work approach.
• Travel to project sites and meetings.

What we offer

• Choice of office location between our four locations in Ireland (Wicklow, Cork, Mayo, Galway).
• Flexible working between company and home office locations.
• Being part of a dynamic team.
• Competitive salaries and a range of other benefits.
• 21 days annual leave, plus paid bank holidays.
• Paid professional memberships and individual training budgets.
• Tailored training and mentoring schemes to advance your career.