Principal Hydrogeologist - Technical Director, Hydrogeology

Job Description

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• Develop hydrogeology capability in Ireland while supporting projects across Europe and internationally
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• Provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of hydrogeology projects
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• Manage and develop team members, supporting technical and professional growth and contributing to team strategy
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• Lead delivery of hydrogeological solutions with clients and regulators
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• Prepare proposals and manage the project lifecycle
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• Prepare project reports and technical notes and guide the team on technical writing
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• Deliver projects from initial investigation and regulatory approval through to implementation
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• Support quarrying and renewable energy project pipelines
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• Expand presence in renewables, mining and mine water management, hydrogeological assessments, water abstraction licensing, EPA licensing, infrastructure and the built environment
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• Champion a strong culture of safety, health and wellbeing
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\n Requirements\n
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• Extensive experience in hydrogeology consultancy
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• Proven project management, people management and stakeholder engagement skills
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• Strong technical report writing skills and experience coaching teams to produce high-quality outputs
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• Experience supporting quarrying or mineral extraction projects, including site investigations, borehole design and EIA work in Ireland
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• Commercial acumen with experience supporting proposals, client development and work-winning activities
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• A degree in Hydrogeology or related discipline
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• Chartership or full membership of a recognised professional body, e.g. IAH, IGI, BGS or CIWEM
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• A full driving licence valid for travel throughout Ireland
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\n Core Competencies\n
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Demonstrates extensive experience in hydrogeology consultancy, project management, and technical report writing, with a strong focus on team development and stakeholder engagement. Capable of delivering hydrogeological solutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting safety and wellbeing.

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\n Highest-signal resume keywords\n
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• Hydrogeology Consultancy
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• Project Management
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• Technical Report Writing
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• Stakeholder Engagement
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• Team Development
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\n Hard Skills\n
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• Site Investigation
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• Borehole Design
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• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
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• Water Abstraction Licensing
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• Regulatory Approval
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\n Soft Skills\n
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• People Management
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• Coaching
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• Client Development
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• Work-Winning Activities
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\n Certifications & Qualifications\n
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• Chartership
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• Membership of IAH
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• Membership of IGI
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• Membership of BGS
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• Membership of CIWEM
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\n Industry Keywords\n
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• Quarrying
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• Mineral Extraction
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• Renewable Energy
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• Hydrogeological Assessments
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• Infrastructure
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