Consultant / Senior Hydrogeologist

Stantec; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Hydrock Limited is seeking an MSc-qualified Hydrogeologist to join a growing, multidisciplinary team working on geo-environmental and geotechnical projects across the UK. The role involves leading hydrogeological investigations, modelling, and regulatory liaison with an emphasis on creativity and problem solving.

You will be joining a hands-on consultancy with opportunities for chartership progress, exposure to groundwater, gas and surface water monitoring, and a variety of challenging

Qualifications

• BSc in geology, environmental science or related discipline.
• MSc in hydrogeology is essential.
• Experience in hydrogeology consultancy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and management of site investigations: on-site supervision, logging, sampling, pumping test analysis.
• Manage groundwater, gas and surface water monitoring and develop detailed conceptual site models.
• Conduct GQRA and DQRA risk assessments and borehole prognosis; assess resources and landfill hydrogeology risks.
• Engage regulatory bodies for Environmental Permitting and produce interpretive reports.
• Proficiency with hydrogeological modelling software and familiarity with geothermal/mineral water projects.

Skills

QGIS

ArcGIS

Python

Database management

Site investigations

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Time management

Education

BSc in geology or environmental science

MSc in hydrogeology

Tools

RTM v3.2

ConSim

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

AquiferWIN32

Job description

Due to our expanding workload, an exciting opportunity for an MSc-qualified Hydrogeologist to join our growing and highly successful multidisciplinary team has emerged. We seek energetic and innovative staff to work as part of integrated project teams of geo-environmental and geotechnical specialists who can deliver our solution-oriented services to our existing and new clients.

Although the remit is national, this role will ideally be based in our Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester or Birmingham offices, with a preference for Stoke. Please advise us of your availability in your cover letter.

This position offers the potential for experience in a wide range of interesting and challenging hydrogeological projects and the potential for strong career growth for an enthusiastic and self-motivated candidate. A commitment to obtain chartership is essential, and progress toward chartership will be fully supported.

We are looking for expertise in delivering a wide range of hydrogeological services. These include the design and management of site investigations, including on-site supervision, logging, sampling, and pumping test analysis. You'll also be responsible for managing groundwater, gas, and surface water monitoring and developing detailed conceptual site models.

Your experience should also cover controlled waters risk assessment (both GQRA and DQRA), borehole prognosis, resource assessments, and landfill hydrogeological risk assessments. One of the other key aspects of the role will have you engaging with regulatory bodies for Environmental Permitting and producing interpretive reports. Proficiency in hydrogeological modelling software such as RTM v3.2, ConSim, MODFLOW, FEFLOW, AquiferWIN32, or similar packages is also beneficial, along with experience in geothermal and mine water heat projects.

About You

Candidates must demonstrate skills in site activities, factual and interpretative reporting, data management, analysis, and presentation of results. The individual will be expected to demonstrate an ability to produce high-quality oral and written communications. Good time management, presentation skills, and a flexible attitude are also essential to working within our busy and dynamic team.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a BSc in geology, environmental science, or a related discipline, complemented by an MSc in hydrogeology. You should have several years of experience in hydrogeology, with a preference for a consultancy background. Experience using GIS software (QGIS/ARC), coding (e.g. Python) and database management will also be a valuable asset.

The employer for this position isStantec Hydrock Limited, part of the Stantec companies.