Hydrogeologist

SLR Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease

Cycle-to-work

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Buy or sell leave

Job summary

SLR Consulting Ltd is seeking a Project Hydrogeologist to join our London or Newcastle office, leading hydrogeology projects from planning through reporting and working with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The role covers site investigations, data interpretation, groundwater monitoring, and contributing to EIA water chapters, with opportunities for European exposure and career development in a collaborative, hybrid work culture.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years hydrogeology experience in consultancy or similar environment.
• Degree in Hydrogeology, Geology or Earth Sciences and professional body membership.
• Experience in water monitoring, site investigation and EIA water chapters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver hydrogeology projects from planning to reporting.
• Site works supervision: surveys, boreholes, logging, monitoring.
• Interpret data and develop Conceptual Site Models.
• Assist with hydrogeological assessments and modelling.
• Contribute to EIA water chapters.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Water monitoring

Data interpretation

Technical reporting

Client collaboration

Education

Degree in Hydrogeology

Geology / Earth Sciences

Professional body membership

Tools

Groundwater modelling

Hydrogeological calculations

Job description

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Project Hydrogeologist to join our established Hydrogeology & Water team, delivering high-profile water environment and hydrogeological assessment projects. Based in the London or Newcastle office, the role will focus primarily on hydrogeological site investigation, water monitoring and hydrogeological assessment work, with additional exposure to groundwater abstraction licensing, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) water chapters, as well as a small amount of wider environmental and earth science work spanning minerals, waste management, renewables, property and infrastructure sectors. This position would suit someone with 1-3 years experience.

The Role

You’ll support and lead the technical delivery of a wide range of hydrogeology projects from planning through to reporting, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

• Site works (including undertaking and the organisation of) such as site walkover surveys, supervising borehole drilling, geological logging, well installation and hydrogeological testing and groundwater/surface water level and quality monitoring programmes.
• Hydrogeological data interpretation and preparing geological and hydrogeological Conceptual Site Models.
• Assisting with the completion of hydrogeological assessments – such as Hydrogeological Risk Assessments and Hydrogeological Impact Appraisals – that would include analysis of monitoring data, completion of hydrogeological calculations, groundwater modelling and reporting.
• Contributing to the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) water chapters.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Environmental & Earth Sciences, Planning, ESIA and Engineering, along with Global Advisory, on complex and impactful projects, with opportunities for European and international exposure.

Rewards & Benefits

SLR’s 'One Team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and full support toward chartership, professional qualifications and licenses, we offer outstanding opportunities for long‑term career progression.

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes

We believe sustainable careers need balance, that’s why we offer:

• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days' annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Family life and wellbeing matter at SLR: We provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress, and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally.

About You

• One to two years of hydrogeological experience within consultancy or a similar commercial environment
• A degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Earth Sciences or a related field, and membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., Geological Society)
• Experience in water monitoring, hydrogeological site investigation, hydrogeological risk assessments, groundwater abstraction licensing and/or EIA water chapters
• Strong data interpretation, including developing geological and hydrogeological Conceptual Site Models
• Experience with hydrogeological calculations and groundwater modelling (desirable)
• Strong technical reporting, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• A full UK driving licence for site visits

Culture & Inclusion

Culture & Inclusion Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.