Are you passionate about protecting our rivers, communities and environment?
We're looking for an Assistant Hydrologist to join our team and help deliver the monitoring, analysis and technical expertise that supports mine water remediation projects across the UK.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of fieldwork and office-based analysis. One day you could be out on site collecting flow monitoring data, and the next you'll be turning that information into meaningful insights that help shape environmental projects.
Whether you're early in your hydrology career or looking to build on existing experience, you'll work alongside experienced specialists, develop your technical skills and make a real difference to the environment.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
You'll ideally have:
- A degree in Environmental Science, Geography or a related discipline.
- Experience collecting, managing and analysing hydrological or flow monitoring data.
- Good fieldwork and data analysis skills.
- The ability to identify trends, issues and opportunities within environmental datasets.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills.
- A proactive, organised approach and a willingness to learn.
Our Hydrology team plays a key role in understanding and managing the legacy impacts of historic mining. The data we collect helps inform the design of treatment schemes, supports environmental protection work and ensures our existing assets continue to perform effectively.
As an Assistant Hydrologist, you'll support a range of operational and strategic projects by:
- Assisting with the delivery of hydrological and hydrometric services across our mine water programme.
- Undertaking flow monitoring surveys and analysing monitoring data.
- Supporting the specification, installation and maintenance of flow monitoring equipment and data loggers.
- Helping to improve data quality and manage information within our Environment Data Management system.
- Carrying out site visits to inspect monitoring assets, complete flow surveys and collect environmental data.
- Supporting the development of monitoring strategies and providing technical input to projects.
This is a varied role that offers plenty of opportunities to develop your technical expertise while contributing to nationally significant environmental projects.
We don't expect candidates to tick every box. If your experience isn't an exact match but you're excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we'd still love to hear from you. Your skills, potential and enthusiasm are just as important as meeting every requirement on the list.
To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.
Role location: Hybrid working - See Job Description for details
This role will be working predominantly on our metal-mines programme. Site visits will therefore most frequently be to locations in Wales and the North Pennines.
Schedule:
Application closing date: 19th July 2026
Sifting date: 20th July 2026
Interviews: w/c 27th July 2026
(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)
Security:
Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.
Why join us?
Make a real difference with flexibility, long‑term security and support for life outside work.
At the Mining Remediation Authority, you’ll do meaningful work that improves people’s lives and protects the environment, while building a sustainable and balanced career.
- Flexibility that fits your life – hybrid working and flexibility in how you manage your time
- Financial security for your future – including a pension with up to 29% employer contribution
- Time to recharge – 27.5 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to flex more days
- Support through life’s big moments – generous family leave and flexibility when you need it most
- Opportunities to grow – funded learning, development and professional subscriptions
- Wellbeing support you can use every day – including a monthly wellbeing allowance, confidential support and practical health benefits
Find out more about our full range of benefits and what it’s like to work with us here Life page
About us
At the Mining Remediation Authority, we make a real difference to people and places across Great Britain. From managing mining hazards to protecting the environment, our work keeps communities safe. We’re also playing an exciting role in the future of energy, helping to unlock mine water heat as a sustainable source to support the UK’s net zero ambitions. Our people are knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to doing the right thing for each other and for the communities we serve.
Why this matters
You’ll be joining an organisation that’s proud of the impact we make. We’re supportive, inclusive and genuinely care about delivering the right outcomes for communities across England, Scotland and Wales. Discover more about our work in our Business Plan
Inclusion matters to us
We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from everyone.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and those from minority ethnic backgrounds who meet the minimum criteria.
If you need any adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 01623 637000 we’re here to support you.
