At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful water environment and hydrogeology projects from planning to detailed assessment.
- Company: SLR, a global leader in sustainability solutions with a people-first culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, private medical insurance, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with excellent career progression and international exposure opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainability while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in hydrogeology or environmental science, with strong project leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
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 5 years 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
- Lead the delivery of water environment and hydrogeology projects from planning through to detailed assessment and reporting, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- 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
- 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.
Summary
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; Bristol, UK; Edinburgh; Glasgow - Vincent Place; London, UK; Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Type: Full time
Senior Environmental Scientist/Hydrogeologist employer: RCS Global Group
SLR is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and people-first culture that prioritises professional development and work-life balance. With a strong focus on sustainability, employees benefit from a structured career framework, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive support for personal well-being, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow their careers in transport engineering while contributing to meaningful projects across the UK and Europe.
