Senior Hydrogeologist – Water Environment & Projects Lead

SLR Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave

Health insurance

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an experienced Hydrogeologist to join their Hydrology and Hydrogeology team in the UK. The role involves conducting environmental impact assessments, managing diverse projects, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should possess relevant academic qualifications and experience in hydrogeological studies. The position offers flexible hybrid working options, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental impact assessments and hydrogeological site investigations.
• Work towards or already registered as a Chartered specialist.
• Ability to communicate findings to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental impact assessments and manage project delivery.
• Perform site surveys and monitor water quality.
• Mentor junior staff and direct project tasks.

Skills

Hydrogeological studies

Water sampling

Environmental Impact Assessments

GIS software expertise

Communication of technical concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant academic qualifications

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

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.

If this role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.