Graduate Hydrogeologist (Energy) - High Wycombe/Shrewsbury - 2027

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The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Hydrogeologist in our High Wycombe or Shrewsbury office, where you will become part of a market-leading Energy & Resources discipline.

About The Role

As a graduate Hydrogeologist, you will balance technical learning with practical project delivery to support key groundwater and environmental projects across the UK. You will sit within our dedicated team of hydrogeologists, as part of a wider national Energy & Resources GEO team of about 40 specialists.

Depending on your specific skill set and interests, day‑to‑day project work can be tailored to range from modelling and desk‑based risk assessments to active site support. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Hydrogeological Site Characterisation: Assisting with groundwater investigations, field testing, and site characterisation activities.
• Modelling & Quantitative Analysis: Applying the fundamentals of groundwater flow modelling and fate and transport modelling to real‑world projects.
• Risk Assessments & Permitting: Supporting the preparation of Hydrogeological Risk Assessments (H1RAs) and environmental permitting documentation.
• Contaminant Hydrogeology: Assisting with land quality assessments, groundwater contamination investigations, and monitoring programmes.
• Technical Reporting: Preparing high‑quality technical reports, data sets, and technical presentations for clients and regulatory bodies.
• Cross‑Sector Collaboration: Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across Energy & Resources as well as Water to support discipline resilience and broad project delivery.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is Chartered Geologist (CGeol) status with the Geological Society of London (GSL) .

Your Impact

In this role, you will play a critical part in protecting groundwater resources and managing environmental risks across the UK. Supporting high‑profile energy, industrial, and quarrying projects—such as Urenco Capenhurst, major HS2/BBV Hydrogeological Risk Assessments, and CEMEX aggregate developments—your technical insights will directly inform land quality and sustainable water management. Working alongside seasoned specialists, your contribution to quantitative hydrogeology and site assessments will help communities navigate environmental challenges and leave a lasting, positive legacy.

About You

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with an MSc in Hydrogeology and a keen interest in the energy transition, you will also be:

• An Adapter - You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• An Eager Learner - You have a keen interest in major infrastructure and data‑driven decision‑making, using new knowledge to anticipate how situations unfold.
• A Collaborator - You work effectively with diverse engineering, digital, and asset management specialists, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem‑Solver - You possess strong analytical skills, love to give your thoughts based on what you see and are unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Why Join Us?

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long‑term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, then please contact careers.UK@stantec.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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