Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world
The Senior Hydrogeologist (Resources – Mining) is a key technical leadership role within the Australasian Resources business, responsible for delivering technical excellence in mining hydrogeology while supporting strategic growth, client engagement, and market expansion. Acting as a recognised technical authority in groundwater and mine water management, this role contributes across the full mining project lifecycle—from early-stage option studies and feasibility through to detailed design, construction support, operations, and closure. The role leads and reviews complex technical workstreams, including groundwater investigations, conceptual and numerical modelling, mine dewatering, water balance development, impact assessment, and regulatory approvals, ensuring all outcomes are robust, defensible, and aligned with client and regulatory expectations

The Opportunity

• Lead hydrogeology business development across the mining sector, identifying and securing strategic opportunities aligned with growth objectives.
  
• Provide technical leadership and governance in groundwater and mine water management, ensuring high-quality, fit-for-purpose outcomes across projects.
  
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, enhancing market presence through industry engagement and representation.
  
• Deliver and oversee complex mining projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes aligned to scope, schedule, and budget.
  
• Mentor and develop team members while strengthening capability through strategic workforce planning, recruitment, and knowledge sharing.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Tertiary qualification in hydrogeology, geology, environmental engineering, or a related discipline, ideally with postgraduate specialisation in hydrogeology.
  
• Extensive experience delivering hydrogeological services within the mining sector, preferably in a consulting environment.
  
• Strong technical expertise in groundwater investigations, conceptual and numerical modelling, and mine water management (including dewatering and water balance development).
  
• Proven experience supporting mining projects across the full lifecycle, from feasibility through to operations and closure.
  
• Sound knowledge of mining-related environmental approvals, groundwater impact assessments, and relevant regulatory frameworks (Australia and ideally New Zealand).
  
  Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Helen Pakhomov on helen.pakhomov@arup.com

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.
We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Helen Pakhomov to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process
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Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Helen Pakhomov to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process
Use this field to provide a high-level outline of the application process in your region.
Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

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