Graduate Hydrologist 2026 (Bristol)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Bristol is seeking a Graduate Hydrologist. The role offers a chance to work in a collaborative team on projects enhancing public water supply resilience. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and a strong interest in Hydrology. This position supports professional growth with a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell options

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Keen interest in working in Hydrology.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects aimed at enhancing public water supply resilience.
• Apply digital modelling skills to real-world challenges.
• Develop skills in diverse core services such as flood risk assessments.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Geography, Environmental Science or related

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’spossible.

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

Your role:

We are seeking a Graduate Hydrologist to join our office in Bristol on the 2026 graduate programme, as part of our market-leading Environmental Services group. This group supports clients across environmental, geotechnical, and water disciplines, working with industry and water companies throughout the UK, and occasionally overseas.

You will join a friendly team of over 25 Hydrologists, contributing to high-quality projects and applying digital modelling skills to real-world challenges. These projects include enhancing the resilience of the public water supply, with opportunities to contribute to flood risk alleviation, sustainable drainage schemes and nature-based solutions.

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a wide range of our core services, including:

• Water resources
• Groundwater modelling
• River and coastal modelling
• Flood risk assessments
• Drought analysis
• Climate change assessments
• Hydrogeological impact assessments
• Catchment management

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 you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over experience.Along with your bachelor’s degree in anEngineering Discipline, Geology, Geography, Environmental Science or other relevant subject and a keen interest in working in Hydrology, 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 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 anunconditional 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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