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Environmental Consultant - Hydrogeology

Environmental Consultant - Hydrogeology

  • Location:

    Wicklow

  • Sector:

    Life Sciences

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Next Generation

  • Contact email:

    Nuira.Esmau@nextgeneration.ie

  • Job ref:

    JOB-13714_1705998657

  • Published:

    6 months ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-02-22

My client offers expert advisory services in soil, air, water, waste, energy, noise, and ecology. Here's a golden opportunity for a dynamic Principal Hydrogeologist to join their team.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate, lead, and support field projects (e.g., groundwater sampling, drilling).
  • Oversee soil and groundwater remediation works.
  • Ensure health and safety is integral at all stages of projects.
  • Support technical aspects like field data capture and management.
  • Contribute to deliverables, including writing technical memorandums and reports.
  • Aid in data interpretation, evaluations, and risk assessments.
  • Conduct Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Site Investigations, and remediation design.
  • Complete relevant chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
  • Manage and deliver contaminated land projects.
  • Organize and check site work.
  • Liaise with clients, stakeholders, regulators, and sub-contractors.
  • Support senior management in business development.

Requirements:

  • Qualified in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g., geology or hydrogeology).
  • Ideally chartered with IGI, GeolSoc, IEMA, CIWEM, or equivalent.
  • Experience in hydrogeology or environmental consultancy.
  • Understanding of environmental and regulatory frameworks.
  • Knowledge of EIAs, waste management, due diligence, and permitting (desirable).
  • Excellent technical and numerical skills with a focus on quality control.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Clean driver's license.
  • Initiative, energy, enthusiasm, commitment, and flexibility in work approach.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites and meetings.