Principal Hydrogeologist

CompanySLR Consulting

LocationEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Posted At1/23/2026

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Physical scientists

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£54,600 (£28.00 per hour)

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Description

We are looking for experienced mine water professionals to join our busy Mine Water Group and support an expanding pipeline of work in 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. You will have the opportunity to work with an established team of senior mining consultants.

We are interested to hear from water specialists in the fields of hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, water resources, and engineering with experience on local and international mining projects.

You could be based in any of our existing European offices, but the following locations are preferred: London; Bristol; Nottingham; and Dublin.

The role

You Will

Provide specialist input to local and international mining studies including; Pre-Feasibility & Feasibility Studies (PFS / FS); Due Diligence/Independent Peer Technical Assessments; Environmental & Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and Closure Planning.

Join other water specialists in working alongside a diverse mining team including: mining and tailings engineers, geotechnical specialists and geologists, hydrologists, and ESG practitioners.

Have involvement in all aspects of successful project delivery including proposals writing, risk identification, project set-up, track progress against budgets, and ensure the issue of a suitably high quality of deliverables to strengthen client relationships.

Manage and direct projects and tasks within your specialist area and communicate with internal and external clients.

Provide workload to others in the team and other disciplines and will mentor and coach others.

Have input into the strategic direction, planning and development of the team, creating new opportunities and prospects, and enhancing team capacity and capability.

Keep abreast of technical innovation and contribute to ensuring we provide high value advice which complies with recognised best practice, technical guidance and legislation impacting water management in the mining and minerals sector, both nationally and internationally and ensuring SLR is well placed to take advantage of change.

Provide specialist input to other subsurface technical studies including engineering.

Your project work is likely to involve travel across the UK, Europe and internationally. You would work on projects with our colleagues who are based in other offices throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Americas.

About Us

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions. 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 days’ 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), and be working toward or already registered as a Chartered specialist through a UK/EU recognised organisation (or equivalent overseas organisation).
Demonstrable experience in contributing to the delivery of a range of technical studies through any of the various phases of the mine life cycle from feasibility and design, environmental impact assessment, operational and closure.
Strong technical experience and understanding of mine water management with demonstrable ability to a high level in industry relevant projects.
Strong communication skills alongside experience in reporting and communicating technical studies and findings, both on-line and in-person settings.

Your Knowledge Will Include

Hydrogeological and subsurface investigation and characterisation
Conceptual site model development
Mine water management
Environmental & Social Impact Assessments

It would also be advantageous to have knowledge of the following:

Dewatering and depressurisation
Hydraulic Testing and Analysis

Groundwater modelling

Data management

GIS and/or CAD skills

Design and specification of dewatering and/or other water management infrastructure

Capital and operational cost estimation

Due to the nature of the work you will have a full current driving licence valid in the UK.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.