Senior Hydrogeologist (Minerals & Resources) | Energy Sector

Stantec; Reading, Birmingham, Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Annual leave with buy/sell option

Professional subscriptions

Job summary

Stantec in the UK is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join our Energy and Resources Group. Based in Reading, Birmingham or Shrewsbury, you will lead groundwater investigations, aquifer testing and modelling across minerals and resources projects, with opportunities to support water, energy and infrastructure clients.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to business development, travel to UK offices and sites, and apply your five to ten years of consulting hydrogeology experience to deliver

Qualifications

• Degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Water Resources or related discipline, with MSc or PhD.
• Five to ten years of consulting hydrogeology experience preferred.
• Experience with groundwater studies for environmental impact assessments, quarrying, dewatering and regulatory engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct groundwater investigations, aquifer testing and groundwater monitoring.
• Perform hydrogeological impact and risk assessments, conceptual model development and numerical groundwater modelling.
• Assist with abstraction licensing and discharge permitting; contribute to regulatory engagement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support junior colleagues.
• Travel to UK offices and project sites; participate in business development.

Skills

Hydrogeology expertise

Technical report writing

Client communication

Team mentoring

Education

MSc or PhD in Hydrogeology or Earth Sciences

Bachelor degree in a related field

Tools

Numerical groundwater modelling

GIS

Job description

Groundwater is at the heart of some of the most technically demanding environmental challenges in the minerals and resources sector. Understanding how aquifers behave, how abstraction and dewatering affect the wider water environment, and how to navigate the regulatory frameworks that govern them all requires a rare blend of technical depth and practical consultancy experience.

At Stantec, our Energy and Resources Group brings exactly that blend to a growing portfolio of hydrogeological projects, and we are looking for a Senior Hydrogeologist to join us. If you have spent five to ten years building real expertise in hydrogeology and you are ready for a role where that expertise is both valued and stretched, this could be the right move.

Based in Reading, Birmingham or Shrewsbury, you will join a strong, collaborative team delivering high-quality hydrogeological services primarily across the minerals and resources sector, with opportunities to support projects across water, energy, infrastructure, community development and transportation too.

Your work will span the full range of hydrogeological consultancy: groundwater investigations, aquifer testing, groundwater monitoring, hydrogeological impact and risk assessment, conceptual model development, numerical groundwater modelling, abstraction licensing and discharge permitting. You will work holistically alongside hydrogeology, hydrology, environmental assessment and ground engineering colleagues, contributing your expertise to technically robust, value-driven project delivery.

As a senior team member, you will also support junior colleagues in their development and contribute to business development activity as the team continues to grow. A willingness to travel to UK offices and project sites, and a full clean UK driving licence are required.

Your Impact

The hydrogeological assessments and conceptual models you develop will directly inform how minerals and resources projects understand and manage their groundwater risks. Your work will help clients navigate complex permitting processes with confidence, engage constructively with regulators and deliver projects that take their environmental responsibilities seriously.

The support you provide to junior colleagues will shape how the next generation of hydrogeologists in the team develops, passing on the practical judgement and technical rigour that only comes with genuine experience in the field.

About You

You hold a degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Water Resources or a related discipline, with a relevant MSc or PhD, a welcome bonus though not essential. You bring many years of relevant experience, ideally within a consulting environment, with a strong grounding in groundwater studies applied to environmental impact assessments, quarrying, dewatering, water resources, abstraction and discharge, environmental permitting and regulatory engagement.

You are confident in developing robust hydrogeological conceptual models, interpreting aquifer and monitoring data and preparing clear technical reports for clients, regulators and project stakeholders. Experience supporting groundwater abstraction and discharge permitting, including preparing hydrogeological assessments and technical documentation, is important for this role. Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments would be a valuable addition, though the primary focus here is hydrogeological.

You communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of audiences, work well within multidisciplinary teams and bring the sound judgement that complex, high-stakes hydrogeological work demands.

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, as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach.

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