Consultant/ Senior Water Resources Hydrogeologist

Overview

As a hydrogeologist at Tetra Tech you help safeguard water resources and support sustainable abstraction for utilities, regulators, and private clients. You’ll work within the Groundwater & Geothermal Team on a diverse portfolio of groundwater and water-resources projects across the UK and Ireland. The role spans scoping, field investigations, technical assessment, and regulatory submissions, with senior-level opportunities to lead work packages and mentor junior staff. You’ll solve climate and regulatory challenges while contributing to catchment-scale resilience and environmental protection. This is a collaborative, field-and-office role with client-facing responsibilities and a clear path

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical assessments, options appraisals, and regulatory inputs for water resource planning frameworks (WINEP, WRMPs, Drought Plans)
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise fieldwork including borehole investigations and hydraulic testing
• Analyse hydrological, hydrogeological, meteorological, and water-quality data to evaluate resource availability and catchment balances
• Support environmental impact assessments related to abstraction sustainability and WFD compliance
• Draft high-quality technical reports, regulatory applications, and digital deliverables for clients and regulators
• Manage project tasks, budgets, and subcontractors; senior candidates lead defined water resource work packages

Key requirements

• Good honours degree in relevant discipline
• Postgraduate qualification in hydrogeology, hydrology, water resources management (advantageous)
• Experience in water resource assessment, hydrology, or groundwater consultancy
• Understanding of UK/Irish groundwater regulations and licensing
• Experience with water resources planning frameworks and licensing processes
• Borehole design and yield testing experience
• Hydro-ecological assessments and catchment management
• Hydrological or numerical modelling experience (MODFLOW/FEFLOW)
• Strong Word, Excel, and GIS skills
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel

• Strong communication and client liaison
• Good organisation and project coordination
• Team collaboration and mentoring
• GIS
• Statistical analysis
• Digital deliverables and dashboards

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