Graduate Hydrogeologist - Water - 2027 (Birmingham)

Stantec; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Career progression plan

Office-based role four days a week

Job summary

Stantec in Birmingham is seeking a Graduate Hydrogeologist to join the Water Environment discipline. You will support groundwater modelling, hydrogeological assessments and environmental projects across the water sector, working within a team of six and learning through hands-on project work.

You will develop your skills in GIS, groundwater modelling (MODFLOW), data analysis and reporting, with structured training and progression towards professional accreditation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, or another relevant discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Experience with GIS software, Python and groundwater modelling (MODFLOW) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking groundwater modelling and hydrogeological assessments for water and environmental projects.
• Collecting, processing and analysing groundwater and hydrometric data.
• Processing and interpreting environmental data using GIS and analytical tools.
• Contributing to water quality, environmental impact and Water Framework Directive assessments.
• Preparing technical reports and supporting project delivery with senior specialists.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Focus

Eager Learner

Collaborator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology/Geography/Environmental Science or related discipline

Tools

MODFLOW

GIS software

Python

Microsoft Office

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’spossible.

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.

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 andchanging situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic andexciting tasks.
• A Perseverer: you stay composed in the face ofsetbacks, 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 andthe world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations mayunfold.
• A Collaborator: you work effectively with lots ofdifferent 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.

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