Graduate Hydrologist

SLR; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR is seeking a hydrology graduate to join its established team specializing in hydrology and hydrogeology. This role involves engaging in water quality monitoring and flood risk assessments across the UK and internationally, offering significant career development within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including BUPA health cover

Death-in-service cover

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Relevant educational background in hydrology or related field.
• Professional with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Full, current UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct water quality monitoring and site walkover surveys.
• Supervise site investigations and carry out flood risk assessments.
• Prepare hydrological risk assessments for Environmental Impact Reports.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Time management

Education

BEng/BSc, MEng/MSc or equivalent

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Job Description

SLR has a busy, well-established hydrology and hydrogeology team comprising over 45 specialists distributed across its UK offices. Our Earth Science teams have extensive experience in the energy, waste, mining, and commercial and residential development sectors. Due to ongoing success and a busy forward order book, we are looking to expand the team with a hydrology graduate, working from one of our English offices (London, Nottingham, Manchester, Bristol, Bradford-on-Avon).

This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a large team of specialists and be part of a wider group including hydrology, geochemistry, and hydrogeology consultants.

SLR is a multinational consultancy that offers significant career development opportunities based on performance. Along with a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package including BUPA health cover, death-in-service cover, and a pension.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council, and Employee Networks foster an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive, regardless of background. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those from underrepresented groups such as LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minorities, women, and people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.

For more information on our DE&I initiatives, please click here and scroll to the bottom of the page.

To Apply

If you're interested, please click 'apply' or submit your application at the provided link. If you require any special adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform us. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, all applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

Key Responsibilities

Working with Technical Directors responsible for hydrology and flood risk, the successful candidate will undertake tasks such as water quality monitoring, site walkover surveys, supervising site investigations, flood risk assessments, data interpretation, and preparing hydrological risk assessments and chapters for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports.

This role may involve projects across the UK and internationally, with occasional periods working away from home.

Candidate Requirements

• Holds a relevant educational background (BEng/BSc, MEng/MSc) or equivalent;
• Professional with effective communication skills;
• Analytical thinker capable of problem reframing and solution identification;
• Team player with initiative;
• Builds strong, lasting relationships;
• Effective time manager with a positive attitude;
• Holds a full, current UK driving licence.