Graduate Hydrogeologist (Energy) - Birmingham/Shrewsbury - 2026

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is looking for a Graduate Hydrogeologist to join their Minerals and Resources team. The role involves supporting water-related challenges in quarrying and mining sectors. You will assist with data management, prepare assessments, and work closely with multiple teams to ensure compliance and effective project delivery. Ideal candidates should have a Master's in Hydrogeology and a Bachelor's in a related field, along with strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent contract

Professional progression plan

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• MSc in Hydrogeology (or equivalent).
• BSc in geology, geography, mining, environmental science or equivalent.
• Interest in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to project teams through fieldwork and data analysis.
• Prepare hydrogeological impact assessments.
• Develop and manage water monitoring schemes.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

MSc in Hydrogeology

BSc in related discipline (geology, geography, mining, environmental science)

Tools

EQuIS

Microsoft Excel

ArcGIS

Job description

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Application Deadline:Recruitment is ongoing.Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Your role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Hydrogeologist to join our team in Shrewsbury or Birmingham, but we can consider other locations too with offices across the country.

As a graduate hydrogeologist, you will be part of the Minerals and Resources team within the Energy group. You will have direct involvement in the water related challenges faced by clients in the quarrying and mining sector (including quarry and landfill operators) in the UK. The team deliver a wide range of services via a cradle to grave approach throughout the site lifecycle and some examples of challenges include:

• Collection, management and interpretation of data from a wide range of sources, including field investigations.
• Development of conceptual site models.
• Preparation of hydrogeological impact assessments to identify potential impacts on the water environment and appropriate mitigation measures.
• Production of water monitoring schemes to ensure compliance with planning permissions and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting applications for abstraction licences and environmental permits for discharge activities.
• Preparation of hydrogeological risk assessments using bespoke software to assess the potential risk to the water environment from landfill operation or deposit of waste on land as a recovery operation.
• Supporting the Hydrology team with flood risk assessments and drainage strategies for our clients.

As a member of our Minerals and Resources team, your role will involve providing technical support to the project team by carrying out field work, data management and analysis, and high-quality report writing related to services in minerals extraction, waste management and land restoration for regulators or private clients. Your role will also work closely with other teams within the business such as the Hydrology team, the Environmental Permitting team, and the Water team. Therefore, the role offers great and varied career development opportunities.

Examples of work carried out by graduates in the current team include data management using EQuIS (database), annual environmental monitoring reporting, collecting and collating field hydrometric and water quality data, processing data in Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS, input to hydrogeological impact and risk assessments, and so much more.

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with yourMSc in Hydrogeology (or equivalent) combined with a BSc degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline (geology, geography, mining, environmental science etc) with a keen interest in the energy sector,we’d love to receive your application if you are:-

• An adapter: you’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer: you stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator: you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other’s perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver: you love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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