Senior Environmental Scientist/Hydrogeologist

SLR CONSULTING; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income & travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease

Cycle-to-work schemes

25 days annual leave

Flexible working (hybrid)

Cross-border remote working & sabbatal

Job summary

SLR CONSULTING in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Hydrogeologist or Environmental Scientist to join the Hydrology & Hydrogeology team. The role focuses on water environment assessments, EIA support and licensing, with exposure to renewables and infrastructure sectors.

You will lead projects from planning to reporting, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff. This role offers hybrid working across multiple UK locations and opportunities for international exposure.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience delivering UK water environment or hydrogeology projects, ideally including EIA.
• Degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geoscience or related field; Chartered status preferred.
• Experience with hydrogeological studies, water monitoring, abstraction licensing or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of water environment and hydrogeology projects from planning to reporting.
• Manage clients and proposals, building relationships and repeat work.
• Mentor and coach junior scientists and hydrogeologists.
• Conduct desk-based analysis and site visits across the UK; hydraulic testing where needed.

Skills

UK water environment projects

Hydrogeology

EIA experience

Technical reporting

Driving licence (UK)

Education

Hydrogeology or related field degree

Chartered status (or working toward)

Tools

GIS software

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 an experienced Hydrogeologist or Environmental Scientist to join our established Hydrology & Hydrogeology team, delivering high‑profile water environment and hydrogeological assessment projects.

This position is aimed at someone with 5yrs plus experience to come in at Senior, Associate, or Principal level.

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London or Stoke, the role will focus primarily on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), hydrogeological investigations, water environment assessments and abstraction licensing, with additional exposure to construction environmental management, groundwater permitting, as well as a small amount of wider environmental work spanning renewables, infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment sectors.

The Role

You’ll lead the delivery of water environment and hydrogeology projects from planning through to detailed assessment and reporting, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The role includes:

• Project and technical leadership across EIA water chapters, hydrogeological assessments and monitoring programmes
• Client management and proposal support, helping build strong relationships and repeat work
• Mentoring and coaching less experienced scientists and hydrogeologists
• Desk‑based analysis and reporting, alongside site visits across the UK, including walkovers, monitoring installations and hydraulic testing

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.

Our flexible benefits & reward package includes:

• 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

You’ll bring:

• Substantial experience delivering UK water environment or hydrogeology projects, ideally including EIA
• A degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geoscience or a related field, and working toward or holding Chartered status
• Experience contributing to hydrogeological studies, water monitoring, risk assessments, abstraction licensing or similar technical work
• Knowledge of water‑related legislation and regulatory requirements in the UK
• Experience with relevant GIS, analysis or modelling software (desirable)
• Strong technical reporting, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK for site visits

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.