Seven quarries. Four wind farms. One exciting leadership opportunity.
SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture. This is an exceptional opportunity to join our team in Ireland, part of a European network of 80 water specialists spanning hydrogeology, hydrology, geochemistry, flood risk and drainage.
As a Principal Hydrogeologist or Technical Director (Hydrogeology) you’ll join a close-knit team of six in Ireland, partnering with our Environmental, Planning and Minerals teams. You'll play a key role in developing our hydrogeology capability in Ireland while supporting projects across Europe and internationally.
You’ll support a strong existing pipeline of quarrying and renewable energy projects, whilst expanding our presence in key growth areas including renewables, mining and mine water management, hydrogeological assessments, water abstraction licensing, EPA licensing, infrastructure and the built environment;
- Provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of hydrogeology projects
- Manage and develop team members, supporting their technical and professional growth, whilst contributing to team strategy
- Lead the delivery of hydrogeological solutions, working closely with clients and regulators
- Prepare proposals and manage the project lifecycle
- Prepare project reports and technical notes, and guide the team on technical writing
- Deliver projects from initial investigation and regulatory approval through to implementation
- Champion a strong culture of safety, health and wellbeing
Rewards & Benefits
SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life, income, and travel insurance
- 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
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Volunteering and Community Giving
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally
About You
- Extensive experience in hydrogeology consultancy
- Proven project management, people management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong technical report writing, with experience coaching teams to produce high-quality outputs
- Experience supporting quarrying or mineral extraction projects, including site investigations, borehole design and EIA work in Ireland
- Commercial acumen with experience supporting proposals, client development and work-winning activities
- A degree in Hydrogeology or related discipline, along with Chartership or full membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. IAH, IGI, BGS, CIWEM)
- A full driving licence valid for travel throughout Ireland
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 Principal/Technical Director Hydrogeology role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.
Skills Required
- Extensive experience in hydrogeology consultancy
- Proven project management, people management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong technical report writing and ability to coach teams to produce high-quality outputs
- Experience supporting quarrying or mineral extraction projects, including site investigations, borehole design and EIA work in Ireland
- Commercial acumen with experience supporting proposals, client development and work-winning activities
- Degree in Hydrogeology or related discipline
- Chartership or full membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. IAH, IGI, BGS, CIWEM)
- Full driving licence valid for travel throughout Ireland
SLR Consulting Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SLR Consulting and has not been reviewed or approved by SLR Consulting.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and orthodontia with HSA/FSA options. Company‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program further strengthen the core package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) (or regional equivalent) with company matching is a standard component and is repeatedly listed across roles. This provides structured retirement support alongside core benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO accrual paired with a set of paid holidays is a recurring element, with some regions also offering buy/sell leave and enhanced family leave. These provisions signal meaningful time‑off flexibility in several markets.
SLR Consulting Insights
What We Do
SLR Consulting is a leading global environmental and sustainability advisory business dedicated to 'Making Sustainability Happen.' The company provides bespoke strategic and technical expertise to address complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. It partners with clients across diverse sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and industrial technology, delivering tailored solutions across the full project lifecycle from strategy and design to compliance and remediation.
