Hydrogeologist

Stantec UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in environmental solutions as a Hydrogeologist. You will work on diverse projects across the UK, gaining valuable experience in hydrogeological and environmental practices. Ideal for enthusiastic candidates aiming to obtain professional charters within five years.

Qualifications

• At least three years of post-graduate experience in hydrogeology-related projects.
• Practical knowledge of field-based monitoring and sampling.
• Experience in pumping test supervision and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver hydrogeological and environmental aspects of projects.
• Conduct and arrange site activities with contractor management.
• Produce high-quality oral and written communications.

Skills

Communication

Data Management

Quantitative Analysis

Education

Science-based undergraduate degree or MSc in Hydrogeology

Job description

The Opportunity

Our expanding workload in groundwater resources and contaminated land-related work means we are actively recruiting to support our growing team specialising in these areas. We seek energetic and innovative staff to deliver our solution-oriented services to existing and new clients. This position will require you to work within multi-disciplinary teams to support projects across the UK and internationally. It can potentially be based in Bristol, Cardiff, Reading, High Wycombe, Shrewsbury, Birmingham, Glasgow, or Edinburgh.

We are looking for a Hydrogeologist who can support and deliver hydrogeological and environmental aspects of varied projects across the UK. This position offers the potential for experience in a wide range of interesting and challenging projects and the 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 charters in the next five years, an endeavour that will be fully supported at Stantec.

As a Hydrogeologist, you will have developed good communication skills with colleagues and sub-contractors in a professional setting and be learning more about the regulatory, business and policy environment in which our clients operate. You will have a science-based undergraduate degree and/or an MSc in Hydrogeology and at least three years of post-graduate experience in supporting hydrogeology-related projects. Practical knowledge of field-based monitoring/sampling and drilling supervision; pumping test supervision and analysis; data analytics, scripting and numerical groundwater modelling; or geochemical modelling and hydrochemical analysis would be an advantage.

About You
You will be expected to be enthusiastic about learning from more experienced Stantec Hydrogeologists and be taking on more responsibility as an early-career professional.

Candidates must demonstrate skills in conducting and arranging site activities, contractor management, factual and interpretative reporting, data management, quantitative analysis and effective science communication. The individual will be expected also to demonstrate a growing ability to produce high-quality oral and written communications. Good time management skills, professionalism, and a flexible attitude are also essential to work within our busy and dynamic team.

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 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.

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