Senior Hydrogeologist

Overview<br>We are recruiting a Senior or Principal Hydrogeologist to join our UK water team, with flexibility to be based from any of our offices across the UK.<br>Responsibilities<br>Lead and deliver hydrogeological work across a range of project types, communicating findings clearly to clients.<br>Play an important part in developing the next generation of hydrogeologists, sharing knowledge with junior colleagues.<br>Perform field-based monitoring and sampling, drilling supervision, pumping test design and analysis, data analytics and numerical groundwater modelling, or geochemical and hydrochemical analysis.<br>Qualifications<br>Hydrogeology MSc, a relevant PhD, or considerable post‑graduate experience delivering hydrogeology projects in practice.<br>Comfortable navigating the regulatory, business and policy environment that shapes clients' world, communicating confidently and clearly.<br>Proven professionalism, strong time management, flexible attitude, high‑quality written and oral work, careful data management and rigorous quantitative analysis.<br>Benefits and Support<br>Support for achieving chartership, including professional progression plan and paid professional subscriptions.<br>Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance, discounted gym membership and more.<br>Hybrid / flexible working arrangements.<br>EEO Statement<br>Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.<br>#J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 45000 - 60000 per year

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