Project Hydrogeologist

We are looking for a Project Hydrogeologist to join our vibrant London office. Your project work would include a mixture of water monitoring, hydrogeological site investigation, groundwater abstraction licences, hydrogeological risk assessments, and environmental impact assessments. With projects across the UK, you will have a varied workload and be responsible for delivering work for our clients across the minerals, waste management, renewables, property and infrastructure sectors.

As a Project Hydrogeologist, you will be joining a diverse team of hydrogeologists, providing a great opportunity to build your hydrogeological skills and knowledge, both on and off site. You will have outstanding opportunities to progress within SLR’s structured career framework.

The role involves:

• Technical delivery of a wide range of projects, including site works such as site walkover surveys, supervising borehole drilling, geological logging, well installation, hydrogeological testing, and groundwater/surface water level and quality monitoring programmes.
• Hydrogeological data interpretation and preparing geological and hydrogeological Conceptual Site Models.
• Assisting with the completion of hydrogeological assessments, including Hydrogeological Risk Assessments and Hydrogeological Impact Appraisals, involving analysis of monitoring data, hydrogeological calculations, groundwater modelling, and reporting.
• Contributing to the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) water chapters.

The nature of the role and the locations of our clients mean that there would be site work requiring you to be away from home for short periods. We prefer someone to be located in our London office but are willing to consider applicants for any of our existing UK offices. The role is full time, although flexible and hybrid working options are available, and part-time working arrangements would be considered.

About us: SLR is a global leader in Sustainability Solutions, helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4000 employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a company pension, excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days of annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile, and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family-friendly policies to help balance the needs of professional and home life.

What you will need:

• Relevant academic qualification(s) and membership in a UK/EU recognised organisation (or equivalent overseas organisation) such as the Geological Society.
• One to two years of hydrogeological experience gained in a consultancy or similar commercial environment post-graduation.
• Specialist technical skills acquired through your employment and training, such as water monitoring and hydrogeological site investigation, groundwater abstraction licences, hydrogeological risk assessments, and environmental impact assessments.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external clients.
• A full, current driving licence valid in the UK.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR: We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council, and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people, regardless of their background, can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR. SLR Commitment – All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.