Hydrogeologist

Overview

Join Stantec’s UK water team as a Hydrogeologist to contribute to a diverse portfolio of groundwater and environmental projects. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful hydrogeological work for clients across the UK and beyond. The role offers strong career growth and support toward chartered status. You will apply field, analytical, and modelling skills to real-world groundwater challenges and help develop the next generation of hydrogeologists. This is an opportunity to shape outcomes in groundwater resources, contamination, and remediation, within a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• annual leave with option to buy/sell
• private medical insurance
• group income protection & life assurance included as standard

Responsibilities

• Deliver hydrogeological work across diverse project types for clients in the UK (and internationally)
• Conduct field monitoring and sampling, drilling supervision, and pumping test design/analysis
• Perform data analytics and numerical groundwater modelling
• Carry out geochemical and hydrochemical analyses
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and stakeholders
• Mentor and share knowledge with junior colleagues; learn from senior practitioners
• Ensure high-quality written and oral deliverables and rigorous data management

Key requirements

• Science-based undergraduate degree and/or MSc in Hydrogeology
• Post-graduate experience supporting hydrogeology-related projects
• Familiarity with regulatory, business, and policy environments
• Strong communication skills with clients
• Professionalism, time management, and a flexible, collaborative mindset
• Ability to produce high-quality written work; robust quantitative analysis

• Professionalism
• Clear communication
• Team collaboration
• Field-based monitoring and sampling
• Drilling supervision
• Pumping test design and analysis

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