Associate Hydrogeologist

Overview

Join WSP's Ground & Water Team in the UK as an Associate Hydrogeologist. You will lead environmental consultancy projects, guiding teams and delivering high‑level technical work for external and internal clients. You’ll contribute to business development, maintain client relationships, and stay current with technical and regulatory developments. This role offers mentoring from senior hydrogeologists, exposure to advanced software, and the chance to shape impactful groundwater projects within a global engineering firm.

Pay / Benefits

work-life balance
hybrid working policy
flexible working arrangements
health & wellbeing initiatives (Thrive, Virtual GP)
gymflex discount
menopause support package

Responsibilities

Lead projects and line manage staff, delivering high‑level environmental consultancy
Proactively manage complex projects with strong commercial awareness and timely financials
Provide technical direction and constructive feedback on work produced by others
Oversee teams, proposals, and projects with managerial and technical guidance
Develop and maintain client relationships and identify new business opportunities
Manage hydrogeological data and develop conceptual models and interpretations
Use/learn software: ConSim, LandSim, P20, FeFlow, Modflow, Seep/W
Prepare complex reports and convey results clearly
Develop specialist skills aligned with career goals and PDR
Promote health, safety and wellbeing culture and uphold company values

Key requirements

Hydrogeological data management and evidence-based conceptual modeling
Experience in factual and interpretive report preparation with reporting competency
Risk assessment modelling using ConSim, RTM and LandSim
Postgraduate qualification in Hydrogeology (MTech, MSc or PhD)
Chartership or equivalent with a relevant professional body
Leadership and mentoring abilities in a consultancy setting
Strong client relationship management and commercial awareness
Ability to manage multiple projects/proposals concurrently
Willingness to guide and develop team members
Strong communication skills for complex information delivery