Hydrogeologist | Energy Sector

ZipRecruiter; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking enthusiastic early-career hydrogeologists for their team in Shrewsbury. Responsibilities include supervising field investigations and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 2-5 years' experience in hydrogeological assessments. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Agile and flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in site-based hydrogeological assessments.
• Experience in contributing to or delivering Hydrogeological Risk Assessments is desirable.
• Willingness to travel to UK offices and project sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field investigations for contaminated site and hydrogeology studies.
• Prepare high-quality interpretive technical reports.
• Ensure robust data collection and analysis.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to health, safety and environmental protection

Education

BSc or MSc in Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, Geology

Job description

Job Description

We have several exciting opportunities for enthusiastic early-career hydrogeologists within our Energy & Resources Group in Warrington, Manchester, or Shrewsbury.

Our team provides hydrogeological, contaminated land, and ground engineering services to the energy and resources sector. We work holistically with diverse teams of specialists to provide high-quality, value-driven services that support energy transition, contribute to a range of local and projects and frameworks, and support the development of critical infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.

In this role, you'll apply your expertise across various critical tasks. You will supervise field investigations essential for contaminated site and hydrogeology studies, encompassing drilling, well construction, testing oversight, groundwater sampling, and water level monitoring. Much of your contribution will be scoping, executing, interpreting, and reporting on aquifer tests, ensuring robust data collection and analysis. You'll also be responsible for preparing high-quality interpretive technical reports that communicate findings, and you'll provide vital hydrogeological assessment and modelling support to our senior team members.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• A BSc or MSc degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Two to five years of experience conducting and reporting on site-based hydrogeological assessments, site investigations, and groundwater monitoring programmes and interpreting and reporting on soil, groundwater, and gas data.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental protection.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in contributing to or delivering Hydrogeological Risk Assessments and Hydrogeological Impact Assessments is not required, but is highly desirable.
• Experience in numerical groundwater modelling, or geochemical modelling and hydrochemical analysis is not required but would also be advantageous.
• You must be willing to travel to UK offices and project sites and hold a full, clean UK driving license.

Stantec is growing, and as we further diversify our wider Stantec UK & I business, you will be presented with opportunities across our diversified business lines to further your career.

We are proud of Stantec's friendly, inclusive, and collaborative culture, and we have many other reasons for you to be excited about joining us. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, agile and flexible working arrangements, industry-leading training, great projects, and lots more!

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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 , , , , , , marital status, genetic information, , , gender 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 [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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