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SLR has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mining Hydrogeologist to join our busy Mine Water Group and support an expanding portfolio of projects in relation to groundwater and water management for the mining sector.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to join SLR’s expanding multi-disciplinary service offering which includes mining engineers, geologists, tailings engineers, geotechnical engineers, ESG practitioners, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and geochemists.

Sustainable water management is fundamental for mining, and SLR’s approach and service offering in relation to water management is centered on our expertise in the core technical disciplines of hydrology, hydrogeology and geochemistry which make up SLR’s Mine Water Group. The group provides technical services to both local and international mining projects via focused mine water projects and/or in support of wider mining advisory services. This opportunity offers a varied work stream for a range of clients, commodities, and project locations, working directly with the European team, and potentially international colleagues, for mine water and mining services and reporting to the lead hydrogeologist for mining in Europe.

This role is required to support existing and upcoming work and applications will be considered immediately.

The successful candidate could be based in any of our existing European offices, but the following locations are preferred: Edinburgh; Bristol; or London.

SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

The role
You will provide specialist input to local and international mining studies including feasibility studies, due diligence assessments and other studies related to hydrogeological investigation and assessment as well as:

• You will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of delivery including proposals and business development, project and task co-ordination and management, fieldwork and execution of analysis and technical studies and production of study and assessment deliverables.
• Depending on experience, you may technically oversee and mentor other team members who are working with you.
• Depending on requirements, you may also support hydrogeology work in the engineering and aggregate/minerals sectors.
• You will have the opportunity to travel across the UK, Europe and internationally for the purposes of site visits and potentially in support of field investigations.

About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3000+ staff across 6 regions – including over 1000 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

About you

• You will have relevant academic qualification(s) in water, earth sciences, mining or engineering and be working toward chartership for a relevant recognised organisation.
• You will have demonstrable experience in hydrogeology, either industry, academic or consultancy based, contributing to technical studies for the assessment and analysis of groundwater in relation to mining and/or engineering.
• You will have good technical and numerical skills with experience in applying these to projects or research.
• You will be a good communicator with demonstrable experience in reporting, and communicating and presenting to a range of colleagues, peers and clients.
• You will have a full current driving licence valid in the UK and valid passport to facilitate travel outside the UK as may be required.

To apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at: www.slrconsulting.com/careers.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
SLR Consulting is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and who we choose to be. We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate difference to ensure SLR is a place where everyone feels included, is encouraged to be their authentic self and has opportunities to grow.

Across Europe, our DE&I agenda is driven forward through our DE&I Committee, which actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across both our internal processes and our client work. Globally, our Global Culture & Diversity Council brings together representatives from across our regions to share ideas and best practice that can be incorporated into our global policies, enabling greater transparency and supporting the development of an inclusive culture, inclusive approaches to policies and practices, and to personal behaviours.

We welcome applications from everybody, regardless of their background, and particularly invite those from groups who are currently under-represented in our business to apply, such as women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.