Hydrogeologist

Stantec; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Annual leave buy/sell

Bonus schemes

Career progression

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a motivated hydrogeologist to join our UK water team. Based in one of our offices (London, Reading, Bristol, High Wycombe, Shrewsbury, or Birmingham), you will work on diverse groundwater projects across the UK and beyond.

You will contribute to fieldwork, modelling, and data analysis while pursuing chartered status with strong support from the firm. We value collaborative, professional approaches.

Qualifications

• Science-based undergraduate degree (or equivalent).
• MSc in Hydrogeology or related postgraduate experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hydrogeological work across a range of UK projects.
• Support multidisciplinary teams and communicate findings clearly to clients.
• Contribute to fieldwork, data analysis, and numerical modelling.
• Work toward chartered status with strong management and mentoring support.

Skills

Groundwater

Hydrogeology

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in science

MSc in Hydrogeology

Job description

The Opportunity

Groundwater sits at the heart of some of the most complex and consequential environmental challenges of our time. At Stantec, our hydrogeology team is growing to meet our expanding workload. From groundwater resources to contamination and remediation, we are delivering projects that genuinely matter, and we are looking for an energetic, innovative, and competent hydrogeologist who wants to be part of that story.

The Opportunity

Groundwater sits at the heart of some of the most complex and consequential environmental challenges of our time. At Stantec, our hydrogeology team is growing to meet our expanding workload. From groundwater resources to contamination and remediation, we are delivering projects that genuinely matter, and we are looking for an energetic, innovative, and competent hydrogeologist who wants to be part of that story.

If you are looking to build a solid career in hydrogeology and are ready for a role where your expertise shapes real outcomes, this could be the move you have been waiting for.

About The Role

We are recruiting a Hydrogeologist to join our UK water team, with the flexibility to be based in one of our offices in London, Reading, Bristol, High Wycombe, Shrewsbury, or Birmingham.

You will work across a varied portfolio of hydrogeological and environmental projects, contributing your skills to multidisciplinary teams serving clients across the UK and, at times, internationally. No two projects are the same here, and that variety is something our team genuinely values.

The role has potential for strong career growth for an enthusiastic and self-motivated candidate. It is expected that you will be interested in gaining professional experience to work towards obtaining chartered status in the next two to five years, an endeavour that will be fully supported at Stantec. A commitment to achieving chartership is something we take seriously, and we will back you every step of the way.

Your Impact

This is a role where your knowledge translates directly into outcomes that matter. You will support the delivery of hydrogeological work across a range of project types, communicating findings clearly to clients who rely on your analysis and judgment. You will also play an important part in developing the next generation of hydrogeologists, sharing what you know with junior colleagues and, in turn, learning from some of the most experienced practitioners in the business.

Your work may span field-based monitoring and sampling, drilling supervision, pumping test design and analysis, data analytics and numerical groundwater modelling, or geochemical and hydrochemical analysis. Whichever of these areas is your strength, there is room to deepen them and plenty of opportunity to broaden them.

About You

You will hold a science-based undergraduate degree, and/or an MSc in Hydrogeology and post-graduate experience in supporting hydrogeology-related projects. You are becoming comfortable navigating the regulatory, business and policy environment that shapes your clients' world, and you communicate with them with growing confidence and clarity.

Beyond the technical, you bring professionalism, good time management and a flexible attitude that suits a busy, collaborative team. You produce high-quality written and oral work, manage data carefully and approach quantitative analysis with rigour. Most importantly, you care about doing the work well, and you are looking for an environment that shares that commitment.

Why Join Us

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies in 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry-leading training and development, as well as paid professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan to support you in becoming chartered.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group, and a wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard, discounted gym membership, and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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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 doesn’t 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 [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.