Senior Hydrogeologist

About the role

South West Water is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead operational groundwater resource management across its service regions, including Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, SES Water and the Isles of Scilly. The role combines technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and strategic input into water resource planning while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead responses to operational groundwater enquiries and provide expert advice on aquifer behaviour and geological formations.
• Develop and maintain groundwater management standards, procedures and borehole management practices.
• Oversee hydrogeological investigations, data analysis and groundwater modelling activities.
• Review and interpret aquifer characteristics, water quality data and pumping test results.
• Support water resource development projects with technical assessments and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to optimise groundwater abstraction while minimising environmental risks.
• Collaborate with operational teams, planners, analysts and environmental specialists to integrate hydrogeological considerations into business operations.

Required profile

• Senior‑level experience in hydrogeology and groundwater resource management.
• Proven ability to lead technical investigations and modelling programmes.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel regularly to sites across the South West Water region.

Required skills

• Groundwater modelling
• Hydrogeological data analysis
• Aquifer characterization
• Pumping test interpretation
• Water quality analysis
• Borehole management