Consultant Hydrogeologist

About the role

Amentum is looking for a Consultant Hydrogeologist with at least two years of professional experience to join its Earth and Environmental Operations team within the Energy and Environmental Services business. The role bridges complex data collection and practical engineering solutions for energy and environmental projects, mostly in Harwell, Oxfordshire, though alternative locations may be considered. It sits in a multidisciplinary team covering sedimentary and high-strength rock, Quaternary geology, hydrogeology, land quality, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology and geophysics, with much of the work focused on siting, site characterisation and subsurface conditions for nuclear facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Support and advise on hydrogeological and geological services across UK and international projects.
• Contribute to all stages of project delivery, from bid preparation through to delivery.
• Prepare technical reports on hydrogeology and wider geoscience/site investigation projects.
• Develop conceptual models and work with the numerical modelling team on numerical hydrogeological modelling.
• Supervise site investigations and support hydrogeology in the field.
• Assist in delivering technically complex projects and gain experience in bid preparation, project management and technical planning.

Required profile

• Degree in Geology, Environmental Science or Hydrogeology (MSc preferred).
• Experience in a commercial engineering or environmental sector.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for site work, as the role is predominantly office-based but requires periodic site visits.
• Ability to manage time and priorities across several projects and to communicate critical thinking and proposed solutions.

What we offer

• Flexible working, including hybrid, part-time and flexible hours and locations.
• For UK employees: free single medical cover and digital GP service, enhanced parental leave pay, and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes.
• Reimbursement towards professional development and memberships.