SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior / Associate Hydraulic & Hydrogeology/Hydrology Consultant (or candidates with 5+ years’ experience) to join our established Hydrogeology & Hydrology team in Ireland, delivering high-profile water environment projects.
Based in Dublin (hybrid) – with flexibility to be based in other Irish offices or remotely for the right candidate – the role will focus primarily on hydrogeology and hydrology assessments and project delivery, with additional exposure to flood risk, drainage, and wider water environment disciplines, as well as projects spanning renewables, infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment sectors.
The Role
You’ll support and lead the delivery of water environment projects from early planning through to detailed reporting, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:
• Project and technical delivery across hydrogeology and hydrology projects
• Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) – Water chapters
• Management of water monitoring programmes and associated data analysis
• Development of hydrogeological and hydrological Conceptual Site Models
• Permitting and licensing support (including Discharge Licences and Industrial Emissions Licences)
• Site work including supervision of drilling, groundwater monitoring and water sampling
• Technical report writing and peer review
• Client interaction and support with proposals and project delivery
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members
• A mix of desk-based work and site visits across Ireland, with occasional travel
You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Environmental and Earth Sciences, Planning, ESIA and Engineering, as well as SLR’s wider Water Environment group, including flood risk and drainage specialists, geomorphologists and geochemists.
Rewards & Benefits
SLR’s ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and full support toward chartership, professional qualifications and licenses, we offer outstanding opportunities for long‑term career progression.
Our flexible benefits & reward package includes:
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life, income, and travel insurance
- Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
We believe sustainable careers need balance, that’s why we offer:
- Flexible, hybrid and agile working
- 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
- Buy or sell leave options
- Core working hours
- Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
Family life and wellbeing matter at SLR:
We provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress, and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally.
About You
You’ll bring:
• Solid to substantial experience in hydrogeology and/or hydrology, ideally within a consultancy or similar commercial environment
• A degree in Geoscience, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, or a related discipline (postgraduate qualification advantageous)
• Experience delivering EIAR Water chapters or equivalent environmental reporting
• Experience in developing conceptual site models and managing field programmes
• Knowledge of water permitting/licensing processes
• Strong technical report writing and problem-solving skills
• Experience with GIS software (desirable)
• Project management and stakeholder engagement experience
• A full, clean driving licence (required for site work)
Culture & Inclusion
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
If this role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.
