Principal Environmental Scientist (Hydrogeology)

YTL UK is seeking a Principal Environmental Scientist (Hydrogeology) in Bath, UK. The role involves managing environmental investigations related to groundwater abstraction, providing data and advice for long-term water resources strategy. Candidates should have project management experience and extensive hydrogeological knowledge, with skills in data management and technical reporting. Benefits include pension contributions, career development, holiday options, and a healthcare package.
As a Principal Hydrogeologist, you will manage the delivery of Environmental Investigations, focusing on the impact of water company abstraction from groundwater sources.

The role is instrumental in providing data and advice to the company, informing the long-term water resources strategy and associated investment.

You will join our Environmental Investigations team and will be supported by specialists in ecology, hydrology and water quality. You will require both project management skills and specialist technical knowledge.

What you'll do

In this role, you will:
• be responsible for the design, delivery and reporting of hydrogeological investigations
• work closely with other team members and the wider company to manage contractors and feed into other programmes of work
• be required to provide quality assurance, analyse data and report it to the Environment Agency, Natural England and wider stakeholders.

What you'll need

To be successful, you need to have proven project management experience, be able to manage projects to time, cost and budget, be capable of working independently and have extensive hydrogeological experience.

Knowledge of the geology of the Wessex region will be beneficial in this role, as will the ability to plan and manage the development of groundwater models used to assess the impacts of water abstraction and an understanding of hydroecological responses to river flow changes.

You will also need: 
• excellent data management, interpretation and technical report-writing skills 
• experience in hydrogeological modelling 
• the ability to communicate technical information to all levels 
• an understanding of conservation and other environmental legislation 
• experience in ArcView/GIS packages and programming languages, such as R or Python (beneficial but not a requirement).

Due to the nature of the role and the duties you will be expected to undertake, it is essential you have the ability to swim and hold a valid driving licence. 

What you'll receive
• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.