Principal Hydrogeologist

Principal Hydrogeologist

Our Specialist Groundwater team is one of the most well-established and premier units in SLR APACs broad environmental consulting offering. Due to continued growth and a strong base of existing projects/confirmed pipeline, we are seeking a Principal Hydrogeologist to step into this pivotal role in delivering and shaping major groundwater projects across the region.

This opportunity has a strong focus on project stewardship and will suit a Principal Groundwater specialist who has excellent client management skills, both internally and externally. You will lead technical delivery, leveraging your robust project management capability and scientific communication skills to deliver exciting technical projects for a wide range of clients.   

You will benefit from SLR’s broad client base and technical delivery teams supporting the development of your personal brand. Through studies across a range of industries including mining, renewables, infrastructure development and contaminated land management, our team members develop strong skillsets, have an impact with our clients, and receive recognition for achieving great results.

SLR’s One Team Culture

SLR Consulting is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services to our clients across diverse sectors. With offices throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe, North, Central and South America and Africa regions, we are one of a very small number of leading international specialist environmental consultancies. We have committed to being a Climate Neutral Business by 2030 and have a long-term commitment to align with global net zero ambitions. 

Our 60+ person Hydrology and Hydrogeology (H&H) Practice Area is one of the largest in SLR Australia and includes over 35 Hydrogeologists. The heart of our national Hydrogeology team is located in our Brisbane CBD office, with over 200 consulting specialists across multiple environmental fields, with the added perk of Story bridge and river views. We are open to applications from other geographies where we have a Hydrogeology presence, including North Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide.

This role is a great career opportunity for an experienced consultant to grow their personal brand with the support of a committed team of professionals.  We are an active sponsor of the International Association of Hydrogeologists and focused on investing in industry best practice for the benefit of both clients and staff.

We work in a collaborative environment across our H&H teams in Brisbane, Townsville, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and closely with other SLR environmental specialists across our 23 offices.

Responsibilities

In addition to joining a high performing team and contributing to our collaborative culture, this role will see you:

• Engage in High level client, enhancing relationships with our key clients and maintaining and growing SLRs brand in the region.
• Manage large technical projects, particularly within the resource sector, balancing stakeholder requirements between client, regulator and other involved parties.
• Apply your thorough understanding of groundwater related legislation and guidelines to resources, development and infrastructure projects across the state.
• Apply your best-practice groundwater science skills to solve complex groundwater management problems.
• Prepare large (+$100k) bids for technical work.
• Oversee and mentor junior staff through technical assessment and preparation of quality reports.
• Contribute to winning work by identifying and converting opportunities and drawing on your client relationships.
• Provide advice and assistance to internal and external clients, team members and Project Manager's on projects regarding best principles and practices.

Experience

Our ideal candidate will have 12+ years’ industry experience, including experience within a consultancy group, as well as:

• Appropriate Engineering or Science tertiary qualification and relevant groundwater industry experience. With post graduate qualifications ideal.
• Demonstrated experience managing large multidisciplinary projects.
• Working knowledge of relevant National and Queensland groundwater legislation and policies, standards and guidelines (or local to the geography)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Excellent communication skills and technical report writing.
• Demonstrated experience working with and successfully mentoring junior staff and managing upwards.
• A strong track record in building, nurturing and maintaining ongoing client relationships.
• Australia Citizenship or full time work rights in Australia.

Our Benefits
Of all the benefits at SLR, we are most proud of our diverse, collaborative expert team.

Whether you’re enjoying our flexible hybrid work environment, working across borders on exciting national projects, or at that time in your life where a supportive and generous parental leave scheme is key. Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

You can find a comprehensive list here.

Next Steps
If joining a global leader in Hydrogeology and Environmental Consulting is attractive to you, Apply now with a copy of your CV and a brief cover letter.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.