16 Resource Extraction jobs in the United Kingdom

Senior Geomorphologist - Hydrology, Geomorphology & Water Resources Management / Operations

Closing date: 03/09/2025

Salary: Grade 6: £41,132 - £4,988 per annum

Location: Flexible within North Wales

Starting salary: 1,132rising to 4,988 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants)

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Interview date: 22/09/2025

Post number: 203605

The role

As Senior Geomorphologist, you’ll play a key role in shaping the natural environment of North Wales. You will apply your expert knowledge to provide a comprehensive technical fluvial geomorphology support service, to internal customers and partners. You’ll provide expert technical support on river processes and restoration to a wide range of internal teams and external partners. Your work will directly influence the delivery of high-profile river restoration projects—helping to bring rivers back to life, restore natural habitats, and reduce flood risk.

You’ll also offer specialist advice on Flood Risk Activity Permits and Water Abstraction Licences, ensuring that environmental regulations are met while promoting sustainable water management. Through your work, you’ll help build ecosystem resilience and support the wellbeing of communities and wildlife across Wales

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base / location above and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

Interviews will take place at the Natural Resources Wales office in Buckley CH7 3AJ.

About us

You’ll be joining the Hydrology, Geomorphology and Water Resources Management Team in North Wales, within our Flood and Water Management Department. We are a multi-functional team that covers North and Mid Wales. You’ll be working on some of Wales most iconic rivers including the Dee, Conwy and Severn. The role will include a mixture of site and office-based work, and you’ll have the opportunity to provide practical solutions that will help us address the Nature and Climate Emergency.

What you will do

• Respond to planning applications (including for nationally significant infrastructure projects), permits, consents, licences and enforcement action on internal and external works to promote geomorphologically responsible works and advise on compliance with the Water Framework Directive (WFD), and other relevant legislation.
  
• Act as a specialist technical advisor on river restoration, bioengineering and natural flood management (NFM) measures.
  
• Develop best practice and operational guidance notes, for geomorphology, as well as provide technical input into guidance for Flood Risk Management, Hydropower, Restoring Sustainable Abstraction, and Fisheries projects.
  
• Share, promote and seek new industry best practice through national NRW representation at technical advisory groups.
  
• Provide expert advice on the development of future geomorphological practices, particularly focussing on its role in the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources.
  
• Provide technical support to NRW colleagues on complex geomorphological issues.
  
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
  
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
  
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
  
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
  

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

Applications to this role will be assessed based on the following criteria both at shortlisting and interview. In your job application please demonstrate, using the STAR method, how you meet the requirements outlined below.

1. Degree in relevant scientific subject (e.g. physical geography, environment science or civil engineering), or the ability to demonstrate a significant level of relevant, practical geomorphological experience.

2. Member of appropriate professional body (e.g. CIWEM or ICE) or willing to work towards becoming chartered.

3. Good understanding of hydromorphological elements of the Water Framework Directive, as well as the ability to write complex technical reports on such aspects.

4. Experience of supervising, coaching and mentoring.

5. Ability to undertake fieldwork in sometimes physically demanding environments.

6. Expert knowledge of geomorphological methods, techniques and calculations.

7. Must have a full UK driving licence.

Welsh Language Level requirements:

• Essential: Level A1 - Entry level (able to use and understand simple, basic phrases and greetings, no conversational Welsh)
  

Please note if you do not meet the level 1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us.

We’re passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are committed to equal opportunities and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year.

We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses.

You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Overview

We are partnering with a client within the natural resources sector who is seeking a Legal Counsel (3–5 PQE) to join its growing in-house legal team. The role will be supporting global supply chain activity and commercial contracting across multiple jurisdictions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer with strong commercial experience to join a multinational business operating in complex and high-impact environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including procurement contracts, goods and services agreements, MSAs, logistics and transport agreements, and framework arrangements.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to procurement, supply chain, and operational teams on strategic sourcing initiatives and critical supplier relationships.
• Advise on contract risk, governance frameworks, internal approvals processes, and compliance obligations.
• Manage contractual disputes with third parties, working with internal stakeholders and external counsel as needed.
• Support the development and refinement of contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and legal training materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Finance, ESG, Compliance, Operations) to ensure alignment between contractual terms and business strategy.
• Monitor regulatory developments relevant to international supply chains, including ESG regulations, sanctions, and export controls.
• Support the broader legal function on group-wide commercial initiatives and special projects.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer (common law jurisdiction), with 4–5 years of post-qualification experience in commercial contracts.
• French speaking
• Experience gained in-house within the natural resources, energy, infrastructure or industrials sector, or from a top-tier law firm.
• Demonstrable experience advising on procurement and supply chain contracts across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially pragmatic, with the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with non-legal teams.
• Exposure to emerging markets would be advantageous.

Overview

We are partnering with a client within the natural resources sector who is seeking a Legal Counsel (3–5 PQE) to join its growing in-house legal team. The role will be supporting global supply chain activity and commercial contracting across multiple jurisdictions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer with strong commercial experience to join a multinational business operating in complex and high-impact environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including procurement contracts, goods and services agreements, MSAs, logistics and transport agreements, and framework arrangements.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to procurement, supply chain, and operational teams on strategic sourcing initiatives and critical supplier relationships.
• Advise on contract risk, governance frameworks, internal approvals processes, and compliance obligations.
• Manage contractual disputes with third parties, working with internal stakeholders and external counsel as needed.
• Support the development and refinement of contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and legal training materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Finance, ESG, Compliance, Operations) to ensure alignment between contractual terms and business strategy.
• Monitor regulatory developments relevant to international supply chains, including ESG regulations, sanctions, and export controls.
• Support the broader legal function on group-wide commercial initiatives and special projects.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer (common law jurisdiction), with 4–5 years of post-qualification experience in commercial contracts.
• French speaking
• Experience gained in-house within the natural resources, energy, infrastructure or industrials sector, or from a top-tier law firm.
• Demonstrable experience advising on procurement and supply chain contracts across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially pragmatic, with the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with non-legal teams.
• Exposure to emerging markets would be advantageous.

Specialist Advisor Hydrogeology
Closing Date: 03/09/2025
Location:  Flexible
Salary:  Grade 6, £41,132 - £44,988
Contract type:  Permanent
Work pattern:   Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)
Interview Date: 26/09/2025
Post number: 204017
The role
The Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (the Act) modernises and simplifies the process for developing significant infrastructure projects in Wales by establishing a single infrastructure consenting process for specified types of major infrastructure projects. This will speed up the consenting process for major projects on land and in the territorial sea, creating more consistency and certainty in Wales’ ability to deliver infrastructure projects in the future. NRW has a major role to play both as a statutory consultee and as the regulator for a range of consents that may be deemed or disapplied through the process.
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Hydrogeologist to join our dynamic Geoscience Team at Natural Resources Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping Wales’ future through the delivery of major infrastructure projects—on land and at sea.
In this role, you’ll be a trusted advisor on hydrogeology, supporting major infrastructure developments from the earliest planning stages through to regulatory approval. You’ll provide expert technical input on groundwater protection, resource management, and contamination assessments. From pre-application advice to permit reviews and groundwater abstraction assessments, your work will help ensure environmental sustainability across some of Wales’ most significant projects.
You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders—including government, developers, and consultants—ensuring that infrastructure projects meet environmental standards and align with our strategic goals. Beyond casework, you’ll also contribute to developing guidance, operational tools, and policy for hydrogeological regulation across Wales.This is more than a technical post—it’s your chance to help define how we manage and protect one of our most vital resources for generations to come.
As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.
What you will do

Prepare technical assessments, drawing on a range of complex information and data;
Manage the preparation of material to inform the development of NRW, WG and other Partners policy, advice and guidance documents;   Manage the development of procedures, tools and guidance and lead the delivery of new ways of working.
Liaise with external stakeholders such as Welsh Government, sector representatives and partners to ensure the timely and effective delivery of project, policy or strategy obligations.
Advise on evidence needs and opportunities and project manage agreed evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme;
Support engagement with sectors and partners, WG, Water Users, Local Authorities, industry and those dependent on groundwater in Wales and the UK; and be the lead point of contact for customer queries.
Maintain knowledge of Hydrogeological Science identifying the implications of legislative, technology and market changes for Natural Resources Wales and the related sectors.
Contribute to task and finish groups, commissioned through the Business Boards, to prepare defined products as required;
Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills
In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the  STAR method.
1.     Knowledge of: Welsh, UK and EU legislation related to Hydrogeology and Water Resources; Welsh, UK and Welsh Government policy drivers in Hydrogeology; and the issues and opportunities in Wales. 2.     Knowledge and practical understanding of the range of partners and stakeholders and industries involved with Hydrogeology in Wales;  3.     Experience of: technical analysis and interpretation of a range of complex environmental information and data sources; analysing large data sets   4.     Working with/in WG, water companies, local authorities, Sector & industries dependent on Groundwater, e NGOs, NRW Operations; 5.     Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications.  6.     You will be a member of a relevant professional institution and/or working towards membership. 7.     Share your knowledge and expertise to help solve problems, supporting all Heads of Business in EPP as required;
Benefits
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:

Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme)
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
commitment to professional development
health and wellbeing benefits and support
weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose

See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive.

Specialist Advisor Hydrogeology

Closing Date: 03/09/2025

Location: Flexible

Salary: Grade 6, £41,132 - £44,988

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Interview Date: 26/09/2025

Post number: 204017

The role

The Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (the Act) modernises and simplifies the process for developing significant infrastructure projects in Wales by establishing a single infrastructure consenting process for specified types of major infrastructure projects. This will speed up the consenting process for major projects on land and in the territorial sea, creating more consistency and certainty in Wales’ ability to deliver infrastructure projects in the future. NRW has a major role to play both as a statutory consultee and as the regulator for a range of consents that may be deemed or disapplied through the process.

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Hydrogeologist to join our dynamic Geoscience Team at Natural Resources Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping Wales’ future through the delivery of major infrastructure projects—on land and at sea.

In this role, you’ll be a trusted advisor on hydrogeology, supporting major infrastructure developments from the earliest planning stages through to regulatory approval. You’ll provide expert technical input on groundwater protection, resource management, and contamination assessments. From pre-application advice to permit reviews and groundwater abstraction assessments, your work will help ensure environmental sustainability across some of Wales’ most significant projects.

You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders—including government, developers, and consultants—ensuring that infrastructure projects meet environmental standards and align with our strategic goals. Beyond casework, you’ll also contribute to developing guidance, operational tools, and policy for hydrogeological regulation across Wales.
This is more than a technical post—it’s your chance to help define how we manage and protect one of our most vital resources for generations to come.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

What you will do

• Prepare technical assessments, drawing on a range of complex information and data;
  
• Manage the preparation of material to inform the development of NRW, WG and other Partners policy, advice and guidance documents; Manage the development of procedures, tools and guidance and lead the delivery of new ways of working.
  
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as Welsh Government, sector representatives and partners to ensure the timely and effective delivery of project, policy or strategy obligations.
  
• Advise on evidence needs and opportunities and project manage agreed evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme;
  
• Support engagement with sectors and partners, WG, Water Users, Local Authorities, industry and those dependent on groundwater in Wales and the UK; and be the lead point of contact for customer queries.
  
• Maintain knowledge of Hydrogeological Science identifying the implications of legislative, technology and market changes for Natural Resources Wales and the related sectors.
  
• Contribute to task and finish groups, commissioned through the Business Boards, to prepare defined products as required;
  
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
  
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
  
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
  
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
  

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method.

1. Knowledge of: Welsh, UK and EU legislation related to Hydrogeology and Water Resources; Welsh, UK and Welsh Government policy drivers in Hydrogeology; and the issues and opportunities in Wales.
2. Knowledge and practical understanding of the range of partners and stakeholders and industries involved with Hydrogeology in Wales;
3. Experience of: technical analysis and interpretation of a range of complex environmental information and data sources; analysing large data sets
4. Working with/in WG, water companies, local authorities, Sector & industries dependent on Groundwater, eNGOs, NRW Operations;
5. Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications.
6. You will be a member of a relevant professional institution and/or working towards membership.
7. Share your knowledge and expertise to help solve problems, supporting all Heads of Business in EPP as required;

Benefits

This role will offer a range of benefits, including:

• Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme)
  
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
  
• generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
  
• commitment to professional development
  
• health and wellbeing benefits and support
  
• weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose
  

See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive.

Lead Environmental Advisor – Habitat & Water Regulation
Closing Date: 25/08/2025
Salary: Grade 7: £45,367 - £0,877
Location: Flexible
Natural Resources Wales reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date
Team / Directorate: Renewable Energy Advice Team / Evidence, Policy and Permitting
Starting salary: 5,367 rising to 0,877 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants)
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)
Interview Date: 30/09/2025
Post number: 203995
The role
As Lead Specialist Advisor for Habitat Regulation and Water Framework Directive Assessments, you’ll be a strategic and knowledgeable environmental professional to lead the development and delivery of policies, strategies, and programmes related to environmental assessments—specifically Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments.
In this role, you'll play a central part in ensuring the legislation is applied consistently and effectively to support policy ambitions around major infrastructure consenting, including in the fast-growing marine and offshore renewable energy sectors. You’ll stay at the forefront of changes in policy, legislation, technology, and market developments—translating these into practical advice for Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the Welsh Government, and the wider marine sector.
Collaboration is key. You'll work closely with colleagues across NRW’s Marine Programme, including the Offshore Renewable Energy Programme, and contribute your expertise to cross-functional projects. You’ll also build and maintain strong relationships with external partners including colleagues from Welsh Government officials, sector representatives, consultants, and other nature conservation bodies.
This role reports to the Renewable Energy Advice Team Leader and offers the opportunity to make a real impact on the future of Wales’s marine environment.
As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

Development and Flood Risk Senior Advisor
Starting salary:  £41,132 rising to £44,988 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants)
Location:  Buckley, Bangor or Welshpool
Contract type:  Permanent
Work pattern:   Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)
Closing Date: 17/08/2025
Interview Date: 15/09/2025
Post number: 202851
The role
Play a key role in safeguarding communities and supporting sustainable development by joining our Development and Flood Risk team—is one of nine key service areas in flood risk management. As a Senior Advisor, you'll be part of a knowledgeable and committed team of ten, working across the North and Mid Wales (North Ops).
In this pivotal role, you'll provide expert advice on flood risk matters for planning applications and infrastructure consents, helping to ensure that development aligns with the Welsh Government TAN 15 (2025) policy on flood risk and coastal erosion. Your insight will be vital in shaping resilient, climate-conscious planning decisions across the region. Influencing others at a senior level and developing strong working relationships.
Beyond planning, you'll assess emergency works, review permit applications, and support enforcement actions under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (Wales) (Flood Risk) 2016. This is an opportunity to apply your technical knowledge while influencing external stakeholders and using regulatory tools to protect people, property, and the environment.
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to climate adaptation, and your work will directly contribute to delivering the aims of the Natural Resources Wales Corporate Plan by 2030. If you're ready to take the lead on critical flood risk challenges and want your expertise to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base / location above and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.
What you will do

Provide professional, strategic and expert technical leadership in the application of planning and flood risk activity permitting, including the provision of advice and direction to senior managers, NRW Leadership Team and Welsh Government officials.
Actively contribute to National FRM Sub Groups to advise, build consistency, develop policy & guidance and provide technical expertise.
Build relationships with professional partners and the WLGA, to help the delivery of Local Authority flood schemes and raise awareness of flood risk.
Deliver our response to planning consultations for developments in flood risk areas including Strategic Flood Consequence Assessments, LDP’s & NSIPs.
Lead on responses to planning appeals and enquires.
Lead the team in the delivery of Flood Risk Activity Permits for the area, including assessing and checking compliance under the requirements of the EPR and Land Drainage Act.
Support Health & Safety best practice by actively promoting awareness and ensuring the provision of safe working practices to comply with NRW’s policy and standards.
Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.