Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Opportunities like this are rare. SLR Consulting Limited is seeking a high calibre individual to lead and grow our existing Hydrology and Hydrogeology Practice within the European Region as a Practice Leader. Our Hydrology and Hydrogeology Practice comprises a team of 75 specialists delivering technical excellence in managing surface water, groundwater, and geochemistry challenges. The team works on projects supporting Net Zero ambitions and contributes significantly to the sustainability of new developments and existing operations across the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe, and beyond.

Our hydrology services include flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling, stormwater drainage design, pollution control, operational water management, and water monitoring. Hydrogeology and geochemistry services include hydrogeological risk assessment, groundwater and contaminant modelling, passive water treatment design, and groundwater monitoring.

Reporting to the European Business Unit Director for Earth Sciences, you will be a member of the Business Unit Leadership Team and lead the Hydrology and Hydrogeology Practice currently located across the UK and Ireland. You will have primary responsibility for operational management, team development, and technical delivery. This includes setting and implementing the Practice’s strategy for learning and development, growth, and operational improvement.

You will have autonomy to make decisions to meet market and business needs, working closely with senior colleagues. Key responsibilities include leading and growing the Practice’s capability, developing and implementing commercial strategy, driving revenue and margin growth, expanding services, building strong client relationships, monitoring market trends, targeting key hires, managing budgets and financial performance, collaborating with sector leads and marketing, promoting health and safety culture, and fostering inclusive leadership.

SLR is a global leader in environmental and advisory solutions, with over 4,500 employees worldwide. We offer a collaborative and supportive environment, competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including pension, healthcare, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover, and a structured career framework. We support flexible, agile, and hybrid working to help balance professional and family life.

Experience
Proven track record of leading a large and diverse consultancy team with strong client management and people leadership skills. Demonstrable work winning ability and experience in setting and delivering against annual budgets. Experience in developing and implementing strategic visions and driving business growth.

Ability to operate a business effectively, managing for profit and delivering client satisfaction. Experience in identifying and driving operational improvements across technical, quality, financial, project, and people areas.

Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to cross-sell multi-disciplinary services and secure repeat business.

About you
Commercially minded and highly skilled consultancy professional. Strong leadership capabilities across all areas of the employee lifecycle, acting as a role model and encouraging others to embrace change and new challenges.

Positive mindset with excellent interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across all business levels. Inclusive leader who promotes diverse perspectives and an engaging work environment.

Forward-thinking with a curious mindset, able to anticipate future market trends and implement change to maintain resilience and sustainability.

Committed to ethics, compliance, and creating a healthy, safe, and respectful workforce environment.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications and extensive experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, or related environmental consultancy fields are expected. Specific qualifications were not detailed but a strong technical background and leadership experience are essential.