Graduate Hydrogeologist - Water - 2027 (Birmingham)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy/sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent contract

Professional progression plan

ERGs network

Job summary

Stantec invites graduates to join its Birmingham Water Environment team as a Graduate Hydrogeologist. You will help assess groundwater systems, interpret data, and support delivery of robust, evidence-based solutions across water and environmental projects.

You will develop expertise in groundwater modelling, GIS, and environmental assessment through hands-on project work and structured training, with progression toward professional accreditation and ICE chartership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, geography, environmental science, civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with GIS, Python, groundwater modelling (e.g., MODFLOW) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Undertake groundwater modelling and hydrogeological assessments for water and environmental projects.
• Collect, process and analyse groundwater and hydrometric field data.
• Process and interpret environmental data using GIS and analytical tools.
• Contribute to water quality, impact and WFD assessments and prepare technical reports.
• Support project delivery with senior staff and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop technical understanding through hands-on project work and training.

Skills

Groundwater modelling

Hydrogeology

GIS

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology/Environmental Science/Geography

Tools

GIS software

MODFLOW

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Hydrogeologist in our Birmingham office, where you will be part of our Water Environment discipline and help deliver high-quality hydrogeology, groundwater and environmental assessment work for clients across the water sector and beyond.

The successful candidate will join a Birmingham-based Water Environment team of approximately six people, including around four hydrogeology specialists, with support from experienced colleagues across our wider UK network.

You will support projects including groundwater modelling and hydrogeological assessments, water resource assessments, groundwater abstraction and borehole design, environmental impact assessments, Water Framework Directive assessments, major infrastructure and environmental projects, and groundwater and hydrometric field monitoring.

Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com), and review the career journey of some of our early careers professionals here: Career Stories | Stantec

About The Role

By joining our Hydrogeology team, you will help assess groundwater systems, interpret environmental data and support the delivery of robust, evidence-led solutions. Your core responsibilities include:

• Undertaking groundwater modelling and hydrogeological assessments to support water and environmental projects.
• Collecting, processing and analysing groundwater and hydrometric field data.
• Processing and interpreting environmental data using GIS and other analytical tools.
• Contributing to water quality, environmental impact and Water Framework Directive assessments.
• Preparing technical reports and supporting project delivery in collaboration with senior specialists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Developing your technical understanding of hydrogeology, groundwater modelling, GIS and environmental assessment through hands‑on project work and structured training.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. This role will actively support progression with the Geological Society of London or CIWEM, alongside hands‑on training in hydrogeology, groundwater modelling, GIS and environmental assessment through hands‑on training.

Your Impact

This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting projects that improve understanding of groundwater systems, water resources and environmental impacts. Your work will contribute to sustainable decision‑making across public water company, environmental, regulatory and major infrastructure projects.

We are looking for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in geology, geography, environmental science, civil engineering or a relevant discipline. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required, while experience with GIS software, Python, groundwater modelling such as MODFLOW, and analytical or numerical modelling would be beneficial.

About you

At Stantec, we value your potential over experience. Along with your bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, or other relevant discipline, 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 focussed individual: you focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.
• An Eager Learner: you learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
• A Collaborator: you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other’s perspectives to shape better outcomes.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide 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 become chartered with ICE.
• 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.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience does not exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.