Description

Your purpose is to win, deliver and manage our portfolio of groundwater modelling projects, develop trusted client relationships and champion high performance standards. You will undertake and delegate complex problem solving—including data gathering, processing, calculations, modelling, conceptualisation, reporting, proposal writing and costing. You will also mentor junior staff, provide training on modelling, and collaborate with other hydrogeological and water resources modelling applications.

• Deliver and manage groundwater modelling projects for water utilities and regulators.
• Build, calibrate, and update regional‑scale conceptual and numerical groundwater models.
• Perform data collection, processing, calculations, and model‑based impact assessments.
• Produce technical reports, proposals, and cost estimates for project delivery.
• Mentor junior staff and provide training on modelling techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on water supply, strategic planning, and environmental assessments.
• Lead projects through problem definition, data analysis, interpretation, and recommendation phases.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality, and performance in all work.

Requirements

Do you have the ambition, enthusiasm and technical capability to work with us as an associate groundwater modeller within the water resources sector? We are looking for someone to join our successful Water Management Consultancy groundwater resources team in supervising and delivering a growing portfolio of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate looking to progress their career in a vitally important industry with an internationally renowned company.

The role requires a degree in science, engineering or mathematics, a postgraduate qualification in hydrogeology (or related) and ideally chartered status. Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrable experience of all aspects of groundwater modelling for water resources, including building, developing and updating regional‑scale conceptual and numerical models, is essential. Experience with UK regional groundwater models, water resources hydrogeology, regulatory frameworks, project leadership and strong analytical, report‑writing and presentation skills are also required.

Technical expertise should include MODFLOW (ideally MODFLOW6) and other groundwater flow models, recharge models such as 4R or SWAc, and preferably coding skills in Python, R, Fortran, VBA and GIS. An ongoing interest in developing skills and staying abreast of emerging technologies is expected.

The role may require security clearance, with the vetting process delivered by UK Security Vetting and a residency requirement of five years in the UK. We are an equal‑opportunity employer, offering family‑friendly, inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and support for diverse backgrounds.

• Hold a degree in science, engineering or mathematics with postgraduate hydrogeology qualification and/or chartered status.
• Demonstrate expertise in MODFLOW (including MODFLOW6) and experience with recharge models such as 4R or SWAc.
• Possess coding skills in Python, R, Fortran, VBA and GIS proficiency (desirable).
• Strong analytical, report‑writing, presentation, and communication abilities.
• Understand UK hydrogeology and the water management regulatory framework.

Benefits

AtkinsRéalis is ranked among LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies where UK professionals want to work, and has been named a Times Top 50 employer for women. We are committed to engineering better for people and the planet through our Net‑Zero programme, social‑value initiatives, inclusive employee networks and community outreach programmes.

• Benefit from working at a top‑ranked, award‑winning firm with innovation, Net‑Zero commitment, and inclusive employee networks.
• Access family‑friendly policies, flexible working, and community engagement programmes.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance