Graduate Hydrogeologist

Penguin Recruitment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Company vehicle access

Training and progression opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment are working with a growing independent hydrogeological and hydrological consultancy in the Walsall area to recruit a Graduate Hydrogeologist. You'll gain hands-on experience across office and field-based projects, supporting site investigations, environmental monitoring, data collection and technical reporting.

The role offers a competitive salary of £25,000-£30,000, hybrid working, training and progression opportunities, pension, potential company vehicle access, and travel

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Hydrogeology required.
• Undergraduate degree in Geology, Geography or Environmental Science preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office and GIS is essential.
• Fieldwork, data logging and hydrogeological modelling experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support site investigations, environmental monitoring and data collection.
• Prepare hydrogeological assessments and technical reporting.
• Assist with pump testing and field investigations.

Skills

MS Office

GIS

Fieldwork

Data logging

Hydrogeological modelling

Education

Master's degree in Hydrogeology

Geology / Geography / Environmental Science degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Job description

Graduate Hydrogeologist - Walsall

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Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

A growing, independent hydrogeological and hydrological consultancy are seeking a Graduate Hydrogeologist to join their close-knit team. The business provides practical, technically focused water-management consultancy to clients across the aggregates, construction and wider environmental sectors, with work spanning planning, permitting, licensing, monitoring and field investigations.

What the hydrogeologist will be offered

• Competative salary (£25,000 - £30,000)
• Hybrid working with office, home and field-based work
• Extensive practical and technical development
• Training and progression opportunities
• Pension and potential company vehicle access
• A supportive, welcoming and technically focused team

As a Graduate Hydrogeologist, you'll gain hands‑on experience across both office and field-based projects. You'll support site investigations, environmental monitoring, data collection, pump testing, hydrogeological assessments and technical reporting, while working alongside experienced hydrogeologists. Regular UK and Ireland travel means this is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Hydrogeologist who enjoys combining technical work with time outdoors.

About You

The ideal Graduate Hydrogeologist will have:

• A Masters degree in Hydrogeology alongside a relevant undergraduate degree such as Geology, Geography or Environmental Science.
• Knowledge of MS Office and GIS is essential
• Fieldwork, data logging and hydrogeological modelling experience would be advantageous.
• Live in or near to Walsall
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK

This is a permanent role.