Hydrogeologist

We have an excellent opportunity for a Hydrogeologist to join our Tactical Water Resources team. You will work closely with the Groundwater team and wider Water Resources team to apply and develop hydrogeology expertise throughout our group.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Tactical Water Resources Manager, your role will include:

• providing sound technical support to Operations in all aspects of hydrogeology and borehole operation
• providing the hydrogeological assistance and site supervision required to deliver operational borehole maintenance and replacement
• undertaking site visits, water sampling, pumping tests and geophysical surveys
• collecting, maintaining and improving groundwater asset information and datasets
• providing support to water resource planning and development
• supporting the Catchment Risk team in identifying and quantifying catchment (including aquifer) derived water quality risks
• working effectively and collaboratively across the business, including our Operations team
• assisting with the delivery of our groundwater source investigations
• involvement with the wider Tactical Water Resources team on source outputs and data management
• supporting the sustainable development, protection and management of our groundwater sources by drawing on your curious approach to issues and innovation.

To be effective in delivering the water maintenance programme, you'll work with the Groundwater team on diagnosing problems with our borehole assets and start devising plans to help carry on maintaining and repairing them. Additionally, this role will involve working with a wealth of data so you can analyse and interpret this to identify and convey the hydrological and hydrogeological risks associated with the operation of our groundwater abstractions.

Your role will have a significant impact on how we design and deliver our resource plans for our Business Plan in 2029 and beyond. Whilst the Tactical Water Resources team is based in Bath, the role is regional and allows flexible working, with a mix of site and office work, the proportion of which will depend on the work programme.

Explore how we manage our groundwater resources at Wessex Water.

What you'll need

You will ideally have experience working in the groundwater sector, and some site supervision experience would be an advantage.

In addition, you will need:

• a degree level or above in an appropriate hydrogeology, water resources, water engineering or earth science discipline
• sound scientific approach to handling and analysis of data
• excellent numeracy skills
• awareness of the principles of field data collection design and statistical analysis
• excellent written and verbal presentation skills, including the ability to write clear, thorough and coherent scientific reports
• familiarity with issues around groundwater pollution, including contaminant transport modelling and prediction
• an understanding of the principles involved in the development of groundwater conceptual and numerical modelling
• strong IT skills, particularly in Word and Excel
• experience of working with programming languages such as R, Python, and SQL, as well as GIS packages such as ArcGIS, (not necessary but desirable)
• the ability to work independently but from within a multidisciplinary team, drawing out relevant data and investigation pathways from agricultural specialists (catchment advisers) to assess the impact of groundwater abstraction
• familiarity with groundwater policy instruments, eg, Water Framework Directive, Environment Agency Groundwater Protection policies and other relevant legislation
• a valid full UK driving licence and be comfortable driving a small van and trailer towing (towing training will be provided).

What you'll receive

• A small van will be provided as a work vehicle, for use when driving to and from operational sites.
• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.