Project / Senior Hydrogeologist

About SLR Consulting

SLR Consulting is an international leader specializing in sustainability solutions, collaborating with clients to advance sustainable practices within a culture that prioritizes people and teamwork.

Job Overview

We are expanding our Hydrogeology & Hydrology team based in Ireland and are looking for a Hydrogeologist/Environmental Scientist. This role involves working on significant water environment projects while primarily concentrating on hydrogeology and hydrology assessments and project management. The position is available in Dublin or Cork with hybrid working flexibility or can be performed remotely. The role also includes exposure to flood risk, drainage, and broader water environment areas, servicing sectors such as renewables, infrastructure, power, industrial, and built environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate onsite activities including site walkover surveys, supervising borehole drilling, geological logging, well installation, hydrogeological testing, and monitoring groundwater and surface water quality and levels.
• Analyze hydrogeological data and develop geological and hydrogeological Conceptual Site Models.
• Assist in completing hydrogeological evaluations such as Risk Assessments and Impact Appraisals, including monitoring data analysis, hydrogeological calculations, groundwater modeling, and preparing reports.
• Participate in drafting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) water chapters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong to significant experience in hydrogeology and/or hydrology, preferably in consultancy or similar commercial environments.
• Degree in Geoscience, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, or related fields; postgraduate education is a plus.
• Proven experience delivering EIAR Water chapters or equivalent environmental documentation.
• Skilled in developing conceptual site models and managing fieldwork programs.
• Familiarity with water permitting and licensing procedures.
• Excellent technical report writing and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
• GIS software experience is desirable.
• Project management and effective stakeholder engagement skills.
• Possession of a full, clean driving license required to perform site-related tasks.

Culture and Diversity

SLR values inclusion and equal opportunity, embracing a workplace environment that fosters growth for everyone. Supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and are recognized as a Disability Confident employer. Accommodations can be provided throughout recruitment for candidates requiring assistance.

Benefits and Rewards

• Competitive salary with potential discretionary bonuses.
• Access to company pension plans.
• Private medical coverage.
• Life insurance, income protection, and travel insurance benefits.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for car leasing and cycle-to-work.
• Flexible, hybrid, and agile working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays, with options to buy or sell leave.
• Defined core working hours.
• Remote work opportunities across borders and sabbatical options.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Workplace nursery support.
• Community volunteering and giving programs.
• Employee Assistance Program and specialized mental health, stress, and menopause support.