Project Senior Hydrogeologist

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative people-first culture.

Due to continued growth we are seeking a Hydrogeologist/Environmental Scientist to join our established Hydrogeology & Hydrology team in Ireland delivering high-profile water environment projects.

Based in Dublin or Cork (hybrid) or remotely the role will focus primarily on hydrogeology and hydrology assessments and project delivery with additional exposure to flood risk drainage and wider water environment disciplines as well as projects spanning renewables infrastructure power industrial and built environment sectors.

The role includes:

• Site works (including undertaking and the organisation of) such as site walkover surveys supervising borehole drilling geological logging well installation and hydrogeological testing and groundwater/surface water level and quality monitoring programmes.
• Hydrogeological data interpretation and preparing geological and hydrogeological Conceptual Site Models.
• Assisting with the completion of hydrogeological assessments such as Hydrogeological Risk Assessments and Hydrogeological Impact Appraisals that would include analysis of monitoring data completion of hydrogeological calculations groundwater modelling and reporting.
• Contributing to the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) water chapters.

Rewards & Benefits

SLRs One Team culture is at the heart of our business providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework regular performance reviews and full support toward chartership professional qualifications and licenses we offer outstanding opportunities for longterm career progression along with:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life income and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycletowork schemes
• Flexible hybrid and agile working
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Crossborder remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave pay
• Workplace Nursery benefit
• Volunteering and Community Giving
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specialist support for mental health stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally

About You

Solid to substantial experience in hydrogeology and/or hydrology ideally within a consultancy or similar commercial environment
A degree in Geoscience Hydrogeology Hydrology or a related discipline (postgraduate qualification advantageous)
Experience delivering EIAR Water chapters or equivalent environmental reporting
Experience in developing conceptual site models and managing field programmes
Knowledge of water permitting/licensing processes
Strong technical report writing and problem-solving skills
Experience with GIS software (desirable)
Project management and stakeholder engagement experience
A full clean driving licence (required for site work)

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions wed love to hear from you.