Graduate Hydrogeologist - Water - 2027 (Reading)

Stantec Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary

Private medical insurance

A range of benefits including holiday:

ICE Chartered progression support

Early Careers peer group and ERG

Job summary

Stantec Inc. in Reading is seeking a hydrogeology professional to join the Water Environment team, contributing to groundwater modelling, hydrogeological assessments and environmental projects.

You will work with experienced colleagues across the UK network to interpret data and deliver evidence-led solutions. You will support progression toward professional qualifications (GSL or CIWEM) with hands-on training in hydrogeology, groundwater modelling and GIS, while developing your technical

Qualifications

• Groundwater modelling
• Hydrogeological assessments
• GIS and data analysis

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

A briefing form has been completed for this role. The successful candidate will join a Reading-based Water Environment team of approximately seven people, including around five hydrogeology specialists, with access to 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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 prohibits 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.

• 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)