Senior Hydrogeologist: Water Environment & EIA Lead (Hybrid)

SLR CONSULTING; Bristol; Hybrid; 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 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.