Senior Principal Hydrogeologist – Quarry & Mining

Stantec

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working
Competitive salary
Bonus schemes
Enhanced pension
Private medical insurance
Group life assurance
Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Stantec in the UK seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Hydrogeologist to lead groundwater permitting and quarrying hydrogeology across major energy, infrastructure and regulated projects. Based in Reading, Birmingham or Shrewsbury, you will provide senior technical and client-facing leadership, delivering robust deliverables and shaping strategy.

You will mentor colleagues, manage modelling work (MODFLOW/FEFLOW/Visual MODFLOW), coordinate regulator engagement and support bids.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Hydrogeology or related field, MSc/PhD preferred.
  • Significant experience in hydrogeology and groundwater assessment.
  • Experience leading groundwater permitting work and client engagement.
  • Strong communication and business development skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead senior technical and client-facing work across projects.
  • Oversee groundwater permitting from strategy to regulator engagement.
  • Coordinate modelling work and deliver high-quality technical outputs.
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to proposals and bids.

Skills

Hydrogeology
Groundwater modelling
Client relationship management
Team leadership
Regulatory knowledge
Communication

Education

Degree in Hydrogeology or related field
MSc or PhD preferred

Tools

MODFLOW
FEFLOW
Visual MODFLOW
Groundwater Vistas

Job description

Stantec in the UK seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Hydrogeologist to lead groundwater permitting and quarrying hydrogeology across major energy, infrastructure and regulated projects. Based in Reading, Birmingham or Shrewsbury, you will provide senior technical and client-facing leadership, delivering robust deliverables and shaping strategy.

You will mentor colleagues, manage modelling work (MODFLOW/FEFLOW/Visual MODFLOW), coordinate regulator engagement and support bids.

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