31595 - Technical Specialist Hydrogeology
| Posting date: | 06 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £41,617 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Reading |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Environment Agency |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 31595 |
Summary
We are looking for a hydrogeologist who will provide specialist technical expertise and knowledge to lead on the effective management and protection of groundwater resources of Thames Area. You will use your professional judgement and decision-making when exposed to technically challenging operational decisions and environmental regulation, working with both internal and external stakeholders.
You will be responsible for:
• managing large, challenging projects which impact on sustainable water use
• leading and developing delivery of Thames area hydrogeology work and project work
• undertaking analysis and determination of complex hydrogeological problems
• building technical resilience through coaching and mentoring Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do.
You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training. Alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
It’s our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status.
The team
The team is responsible for working on some of the most challenging environmental issues within water resources and providing workable solutions. Our area is heavily dependent upon groundwater, and you will play a critical role in safeguarding and improving this important resource. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job-share, so please include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
Experience/skills required
We are looking for:
• Honours degree (or equivalent), and ideally a MSc level qualification (or equivalent), in geology / hydrogeology or relevant equivalent discipline.
• Highly experienced and technically competent professional with extensive understanding of hydrogeology and water resources.
• You will be able to communicate across a wide network of audiences, having the skills to turn technical detail into compelling argument for the respective audience.
• Ability to deliver results through others by managing talent, coaching, and mentoring
• Be a champion for innovation and best practice to add value and to achieve more for the environment
You will be responsible for:
• managing large, challenging projects which impact on sustainable water use
• leading and developing delivery of Thames area hydrogeology work and project work
• undertaking analysis and determination of complex hydrogeological problems
• building technical resilience through coaching and mentoring Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do.
You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training. Alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
It’s our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status.
The team
The team is responsible for working on some of the most challenging environmental issues within water resources and providing workable solutions. Our area is heavily dependent upon groundwater, and you will play a critical role in safeguarding and improving this important resource. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job-share, so please include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
Experience/skills required
We are looking for:
• Honours degree (or equivalent), and ideally a MSc level qualification (or equivalent), in geology / hydrogeology or relevant equivalent discipline.
• Highly experienced and technically competent professional with extensive understanding of hydrogeology and water resources.
• You will be able to communicate across a wide network of audiences, having the skills to turn technical detail into compelling argument for the respective audience.
• Ability to deliver results through others by managing talent, coaching, and mentoring
• Be a champion for innovation and best practice to add value and to achieve more for the environment