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WSP USA Principal Consultant / Associate Hydrogeologist in United Kingdom
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Our Water Management team works across a wide spectrum of services covering water resources and security, hydrology and hydraulics, water quality, hydroecology and hydrogeology. Through our projects we provide high quality technical services and advice to a wide range of high-profile customers in the UK and overseas, including government departments and agencies, the water industry, and a wide range of other industrial sectors, including power, transport, nuclear, mining, commercial and oil and gas.
Since the start of AMP7 Period (2020) we have seen a significant growth in demand for our skills across the UK Water Company Sector and associated Regulators. This demand is forecast to increase further through the remainder of AMP7 and AMP8. In order to meet this demand, we are looking to recruit additional Principal and Associate level technical and leadership skills.
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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
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Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
Are you ready for the next step in your career? Are you eager to develop and help deliver and grow our portfolio of high-profile projects solving groundwater challenges in the water resources, environmental and infrastructure sectors? We are seeking to appoint several talented, enthusiastic and committed mid-career hydrogeologists to support a range of projects undertaken by our Sustainable Water Management team. Your work will be varied and challenging and is likely to include the following:
Leading the delivery of projects covering all aspects of water resources hydrogeology (borehole design and pumping test analysis, field monitoring programmes, groundwater modelling, water resource planning, environmental assessment, catchment management and water quality assessment).
Working closely with the team and the Hydrogeology and Groundwater Services Lead to develop and agree scopes of services.
Managing, mentoring, developing and supervising junior colleagues.
Generating high quality bid proposals and developing innovative solutions to meet our clients’ needs.
Project management including financial and change control and quality assurance through checking and reviewing.
Undertaking and supervising the production of, high quality client- and public-facing deliverables, demonstrated through excellence in communication and an ability to present the visualisation and interpretation of complex data.
Working collaboratively with other sectors/disciplines to deliver the hydrogeological aspects of a wide range of challenging and engaging projects.
Display and promote a ‘safety first’ attitude in line with WSP’s health and safety policy and procedures.
We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic, flexible self-starters who are capable of both independent work and working as part of a team. You will be a highly motivated, numerate candidate with excellent communication skills. You will have the ability to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and finding solutions to new challenges.
Although primarily a UK based role, you will also be expected to work collaboratively with teams across WSP’s global business.
This role can be based in any of our main UK offices: Bristol, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Shrewsbury, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham.
We are looking for you to have the majority of the following skills and experience:
A groundwater specialism with demonstrable experience in delivering projects with a hydrogeology focus within consultancy, water company, regulatory or academic fields.
A strong understanding of UK hydrogeology and of the environmental and regulatory framework of UK water management
A sound understanding of client needs, their opportunities and challenges, with a track record of leading and winning work.
Strong project management skills, with experience of managing projects from start to finish.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the potential to engage and influence at all levels.
Strong commercial awareness, with experience of identifying and developing business opportunities as well as the preparation of winning proposals.
Excellent report-writing, technical review, numerical and analytical skills, with an eye for detail and enjoy solving challenging hydrogeological / hydrological problems.
Qualifications
MSc Hydrogeology (or equivalent) combined with a BSc degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline (e.g. geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science etc.).
You will have gained, or be working towards chartership with a relevant professional body.
We offer a dynamic, but supportive environment for a motivated and talented individual to fulfil their potential. We recognise that our people are central to our success as a business. As a consequence, we are committed to a providing a comprehensive framework for the professional development of our staff, including:
Access to extensive internal and external training opportunities;
A mentoring programme; and
Support for gaining chartership through professional institutions.