Current Vacancies - Senior Water Resource Scientist
Pattle Delamore Partners is an established and highly respected environmental and engineering consultancy with a nationwide presence. Our offices and projects are spread across Aotearoa, and we are driven by solving the important infrastructure and environmental challenges facing NZ. As we continue to grow, we invite you to join us.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Water Resource Scientist to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will collaborate with our team of industry-leading Hydrogeologists, Geologists, Ecologists, and Groundwater and Surface Water Engineers. You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of complex and rewarding projects for both private and public sector clients.
About the Role The role will require technical input and solutions to a wide range of environmental projects including the following activities:
Preparing proposals and tenders.
Preparing and reviewing technical reports.
Data analysis and development of conceptual models for groundwater and surface water flow systems.
Assessing environmental impacts to fresh and saline waterbodies (rivers, lakes, wetlands, estuaries, tidal inlets).
Conducting and overseeing fieldwork (business travel might be required).
Developing 2D and/or 3D numerical models to support technical investigations.
Preparing technical assessments of environmental effects and resource consent applications.
Managing consent conditions and monitoring plans.
Writing and presenting expert evidence at hearings.
Business development by sourcing ongoing work from existing clients and developing new clients.
Developing productive relationships with existing and potential clients, key stakeholders, and strategic alliances, including related professions and industries, suppliers, regulators, and other relevant bodies.
Raising personal, as well as the company's profile by presenting papers at conferences.
Applying company policies in health and safety, quality, administration, and technical procedures.
What You'll Bring We are looking for an individual who is committed to solutions for our environment by using their talent and knowledge to support a variety of projects. With your passion and diverse skill set, we hope to deliver quality to our clients and therefore we hope the ideal candidate will have the following:
Geo-science or Engineering bachelor's degree, and ideally a master's degree, from a well-recognised university in a geoscience-related field – preferably with a specialisation/focus in hydrogeology or water resources.
5+ years of consultancy experience as a hydrogeologist or in the water resources field.
Proven commercial and business development skills.
Strong written and spoken communication skills.
The ability to travel within NZ and occasionally work in remote locations.
Great people skills and an appetite to learn new things.
Desire to develop people management skills and mentor junior staff.
What We Offer At PDP, we believe a great company is built by great people. We're dedicated to providing a fun and supportive environment for all employees, including:
A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, income protection, salary top up for parental leave and the ability to purchase extra annual leave.
Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities, including support for ongoing training and education, and fully subsidised membership fees.
Opportunity to lead significant, high-profile, and complex projects that have a positive impact on the environment and communities.
A vibrant environment, committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.
How To Apply Excited candidates should submit their resume and cover letter outlining both their experience and qualifications to ****** . Please include the job title as the subject line. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming talent to our ever-growing team!
If you have any further questions about the role please send them through to ****** or feel free to look through our website to better understand the diverse range of projects and services here at PDP.
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