About the role
Senior Hydrogeologist
Salary –
- £40,000 – £45,000
- dependant on skills and experience + company car
- Location: This role offers the ability to work within the Anglian Water region
Here at Anglian Water, we take great pride in delivering a first-class service to our customers across our region. Working within a highly reg
ulated industry to deliver a critical resource to ensure we can maintain homes and businesses with safe running water.
Essential to us meeting and exceeding these targets to deliver consistent customer satisfaction are our
Water Resources & Drought Management Team responsible for maintaining the security of upstream groundwater sources across the Anglian Region, both in terms of yield and quality .
What will you be doing?
You can e xpect to be able to use your technical expertise and experience across a number of different areas. This role will have a focus on developing and implementing groundwater strategies to ensure the sustainable and resilient future of groundwater abstraction in the Anglian region. As our Senior H ydrogeologist you will be working collaboratively with a number internal and external stakeholders .
You will also coach, guide and provide technical advice to other team members, to support them in the delivery of business-critical groundwater work and in their professional development.
Key responsibilities include
Develop ing a clear understanding of future groundwater quantity and quality risks across the Anglian Region to support the development and implementation of strategies to manage th ese risk s
Working collaboratively to ensure groundwater strategy is embedded within long-term water resources planning (
i.e.
WRMP) and price review regulatory submissions.
To be able to conceptualise and understand how our groundwater systems work to e nsure our groundwater risk assessments are robust and th at water quality i nvestigations and any resulting remediation work is
completed in alignment with current industry best practices
Design and implement groundwater studies , including groundwater monitoring programmes and aquifer testing .
W orking collaboratively with key regulators on technical groundwater related issues across the Anglian Region, including both the Environment Agency and Drinking Water Inspectorate .
Providing operational support in response to groundwater quality and yield challenges to ensure continued security of groundwater resources for our customers .
Develop and manage groundwater asset plans to ensure effective groundwater asset management
Act as t echnical sponsor for our borehole capital maintenance programme to ensure capital investment is effectively used to minimise business risk
Working closely with our in-house groundwater engineers to support the
deliver y
of asset maintenance activities including
condition surveys, performance tests, borehole rehabilitation and borehole refurbishment.
What do you need?
- First degree in relevant subject area ( e.g.
- science, engineerin g)
- To preferably have p ost graduate qualification in hydrogeology or related subject
- P roject/programme management experience
- Chartered w ith a relevant professional body e.g. Geological society , C IWEM or equivalent ( desirable )
Proven track record in Water Resources Management
- A strong understanding of the the standards and regulations that govern drinking water quality and groundwater abstraction
- An understanding of the hydrogeology
- of the Anglian Region
Ability to problem
- solve technical
- challenges in a logical manner Can
- work effectively in both office and field environments
- Good commercial awareness
- Full Valid UK driving licence
Your benefits will include
Personal private health care
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service
Flexible working
- P ension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
- Up to 8% Bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
- You’ll take pride and responsibility in your work. With an open frame of mind and a willingness to use new tools and technology, you’ll work collaboratively to deliver results on a day-to-day basis.
- If the opportunity to join our team and keep our water flowing appeals, please apply today!
- Close date: 02/01/2023