Technical Officer (Groundwater Resources) 34785

We are looking for a hydrogeologist to join a small friendly team of experts focused on the management and protection of groundwater across Sussex Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Hydrogeology is a fascinating and exciting area of groundwater science. The work of this role is critical to supporting operational decisions our environmental regulation and to further our understanding of the pressures placed on our water resources as a result of climate change.

In this role you will provide technical advice on hydrogeological and water resource activities.

This will include:

• Determining water resource permits
• Working with licence holders to ensure licences are sustainable
• Advising on the impacts of groundwater abstraction including groundwater resource and pump test assessments
• Advising on the groundwater extremes of drought and groundwater flooding
• Advising on the impacts of major infrastructure projects
• Supporting the management of our groundwater level network
• Providing technical information to our customers
• Helping to deliver our Water Framework Directive measures and investigations

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be asked 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 will be available to support you.