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Senior Specialist Scientist – Hydrogeologist
Full‑time, permanent position.
Responsibilities
- Develop conceptual models based on hydrogeological data including ground investigation, pumping tests, and monitoring.
- Conduct groundwater risk and impact assessments for groundwater resources and quality.
- Develop and apply numerical groundwater modelling of flows and pollutant fate and transport.
- Provide expert specialist evidence and advice on complex groundwater issues to internal and external customers.
- Manage groundwater projects and deliver technical direction supporting regulatory actions, water scarcity incident management, and monitoring reporting.
Qualifications
- Degree in an appropriate scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience with groundwater impact and risk assessments, including quantitative modelling for resource management.
- Experience designing and interpreting ground investigation, pumping tests, and monitoring, including health, safety and environmental considerations.
- Effective project management skills with experience mentoring and developing staff.
- Excellent communication skills to translate complex hydrogeological concepts for non‑technical stakeholders and the public.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
- Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata).
- Paid wellbeing leave and volunteer support.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Progressive family‑friendly policies.
- Training and development to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Additional lifestyle benefits such as 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
Equal Opportunity
SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations. We recruit solely on merit, conduct shortlisting anonymously, and are a Disability Confident employer.
Contact
For questions or assistance with the recruitment process, please email recruitment@sepa.org.uk.
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:
Senior Specialist Scientist – Hydrogeologist
Full‑time, permanent position.
Responsibilities
- Develop conceptual models based on hydrogeological data including ground investigation, pumping tests, and monitoring.
- Conduct groundwater risk and impact assessments for groundwater resources and quality.
- Develop and apply numerical groundwater modelling of flows and pollutant fate and transport.
- Provide expert specialist evidence and advice on complex groundwater issues to internal and external customers.
- Manage groundwater projects and deliver technical direction supporting regulatory actions, water scarcity incident management, and monitoring reporting.
Qualifications
- Degree in an appropriate scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience with groundwater impact and risk assessments, including quantitative modelling for resource management.
- Experience designing and interpreting ground investigation, pumping tests, and monitoring, including health, safety and environmental considerations.
- Effective project management skills with experience mentoring and developing staff.
- Excellent communication skills to translate complex hydrogeological concepts for non‑technical stakeholders and the public.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
- Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata).
- Paid wellbeing leave and volunteer support.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Progressive family‑friendly policies.
- Training and development to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Additional lifestyle benefits such as 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
Equal Opportunity
SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations. We recruit solely on merit, conduct shortlisting anonymously, and are a Disability Confident employer.
Contact
For questions or assistance with the recruitment process, please email recruitment@sepa.org.uk.
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Posted: May 17th, 2026