SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing integrated consulting services to the global resources sector.

We are seeking a Full‑time Permanent Senior Consultant Surface Water Expert – Perth, based in West Perth, Western Australia.

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented Senior Surface Water Expert with site‑based experience who is looking to take the next step in growing their consulting career in a technically talented Perth‑based team where you will be able to innovate and develop your ideas.

Responsibilities

- Provide specialised consulting services to clients, both in the office and in the field, locally and internationally.
- Use detailed technical knowledge and wide-ranging field experience to provide timely advice, recommendations, and project work across a wide range of commodities and projects.
- Develop leadership and mentoring skills by supporting and guiding more junior staff in Surface Water and Hydrogeology development.

Qualifications and Experience

- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, or Engineering Geology (master’s or PhD preferred).
- 7 + years experience in the mining, exploration and/or mining consulting industries.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Language fluency in English and ability to contribute to high‑quality technical reports.
- Experience in site‑based work, including:




- Technical input for water‑management studies and investigations from scoping through to feasibility and detailed design.
- Development of hydrological/hydraulic models for flood risk assessment and mapping, detailed catchment analysis and peak flow estimation.
- Development of probabilistic water‑balance models for mining operations.
- Creation of surface water management plans that comply with legislation and best‑practice guidelines such as clean‑and‑dirty water separation.
- Development of surface water monitoring systems, including site verification and installation of key equipment.
- Some experience in project management: scoping, budget control, planning, scheduling, and staff coordination.

- Familiarity with Australian Rainfall Runoff (ARR) guidelines.
- Competence in ArcGIS, QGIS, and hydraulic/flood modelling software (e.g. HEC‑RAS, TUFLOW, RORB, Goldsim, MIKE).
- Ability to work within a diverse team.

Benefits

- Technically interesting and challenging work within a non‑hierarchical, diverse consultancy environment.
- Diversity of projects and collaboration across disciplines to develop your skills and experience.
- Mentoring by colleagues who are global leaders in their fields.
- Professional development, flexible work, and educational support opportunities.
- Competitive salary with an opportunity to purchase shares in the company at both local and global levels; SRK Group is employee‑owned.

Australian working rights are required to be considered for this role.

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📌 Senior Consultant Surface Water Expert - Perth
🏢 SRK Consulting Global
📍 Perth