Location
Chichester, Pevensey, Romsey, Worthing (DEFRA GRP EA Offices)

Hours
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours

Salary
£34,320 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a hydrogeologist to join a small, friendly team of experts dedicated to the management and protection of groundwater across Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. Hydrogeology is a fascinating and vital area of groundwater science, supporting operational decisions, environmental regulation, and advancing our understanding of pressures on water resources due to climate change.

In this role, you will provide technical advice on hydrogeological and water resource activities including determining water resource permits, working with licence holders to ensure sustainability, advising on groundwater abstraction impacts, drought and flooding extremes, and major infrastructure projects. You will also support the management of groundwater level networks, provide technical information to customers, and help deliver Water Framework Directive measures and investigations.

Responding to incidents is a key part of the role, with an incident response responsibility and business continuity support during incidents. Full training and potential additional payment will be provided.

The role is part of the Groundwater, Hydrology and Contaminated Land team within the Solent and South Downs Area, providing technical and scientific expertise to internal teams and external stakeholders to protect groundwater quality and quantity. The working location is hybrid with an EA office base, some homeworking, visits to other offices, and occasional site work.

Experience
- Degree in geoscience or equivalent experience; a relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.
- Good computer skills including spreadsheets; experience with mapping systems is desirable but training will be provided.
- Understanding of hydrogeological processes within chalk catchments.
- Ability to produce and interpret data to develop evidence and solve technical issues.
- Experience working as part of a team and independently using initiative.
- Practical, common-sense approach to problem solving with clear articulation of solutions.
- Full UK driving licence required for site visits and travel between offices.

About you
Enthusiastic and motivated individual with strong communication skills, able to present complex technical information clearly and persuasively to a wide range of audiences. You will be adaptable, collaborative, and committed to supporting incident management and business continuity.

We welcome flexible working patterns including job share and are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications
- A geoscience related degree or equivalent experience is essential.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable but not mandatory.
- Full UK Manual driving licence is required.