Location
Shrewsbury
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
12/05/2026
Closing date
02/06/2026
Associate Hydrogeologist
Location: Shrewsbury
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Are you an experienced Hydrogeologist ready to step into a leadership role where you can shape a growing technical team and influence major environmental projects? This Associate Hydrogeologist opportunity in Shrewsbury offers strategic responsibility, technical leadership and long-term progression within a respected specialist consultancy.
A leading water resources and hydrogeology consultancy is seeking an Associate Hydrogeologist to lead its hydrogeology and flood risk team following continued business growth and integration into a wider environmental group. As an Associate Hydrogeologist, you will manage a team of hydrogeologists and flood risk consultants while overseeing the successful delivery of groundwater, water resources and flood risk projects across the UK.
The Associate Hydrogeologist will act as a technical authority across the business, supporting project delivery, team development and client management while helping shape future growth strategy. This Associate Hydrogeologist role suits someone who enjoys leadership, mentoring and providing high-level technical advice within a collaborative consultancy environment.
Key responsibilities
* Lead hydrogeology and flood risk teams across project delivery
* Oversee workload planning, financial performance and resource management
* Review and approve technical reports, models and assessments
* Manage complex groundwater, water resources and flood risk projects
* Prepare and review fee proposals, budgets and scopes of work
* Build strong client, stakeholder and regulator relationships
* Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff
* Support business growth, innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration
Candidate requirements
* Degree in Geology or related discipline
* MSc in Hydrogeology or equivalent experience desirable
* Strong hydrogeology, groundwater or water resources background
* Leadership and team management experience
* Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks and guidance
* Excellent communication, report writing and project management skills
* Experience within a consultancy environment desirable
Why apply
This Associate Hydrogeologist role offers the opportunity to lead a respected technical team within a growing environmental consultancy. The salary for this Associate Hydrogeologist position is £60,000 - £70,000, alongside hybrid working, company car, pension, life insurance, wellbeing support and strong professional development opportunities.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Hydrogeology and Water specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.