<div><p>SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.</p><p>Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Project Hydrogeologist to join our established Hydrogeology & Water team, delivering high‑profile water environment and hydrogeological assessment projects.</p><p>Based in the London or Newcastle office, the role will focus primarily on hydrogeological site investigation, water monitoring and hydrogeological assessment work, with additional exposure to groundwater abstraction licensing, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) water chapters, as well as a small amount of wider environmental and earth science work spanning minerals, waste management, renewables, property and infrastructure sectors.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>You’ll support and lead the technical delivery of a wide range of hydrogeology projects from planning through to reporting, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:</p><ul><li>Site works (including undertaking and the organisation of) such as site walkover surveys, supervising borehole drilling, geological logging, well installation and hydrogeological testing and groundwater/surface water level and quality monitoring programmes.</li><li>Hydrogeological data interpretation and preparing geological and hydrogeological Conceptual Site Models.</li><li>Assisting with the completion of hydrogeological assessments – such as Hydrogeological Risk Assessments and Hydrogeological Impact Appraisals – that would include analysis of monitoring data, completion of hydrogeological calculations, groundwater modelling and reporting.</li><li>Contributing to the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) water chapters.</li></ul><p>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.</p><h3>Rewards & Benefits</h3><p>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.</p><p>Our flexible benefits & reward package includes:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary with discretionary bonus</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life, income, and travel insurance</li><li>Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes</li></ul><p>We believe sustainable careers need balance, that’s why we offer:</p><ul><li>Flexible, hybrid and agile working</li><li>25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays</li><li>Buy or sell leave options</li><li>Core working hours</li><li>Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities</li></ul><p>Family life and wellbeing matter at SLR:</p><p>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.</p><h3>About You</h3><p>You’ll bring:</p><ul><li><b>One to two years of hydrogeological experience</b> within consultancy or a similar commercial environment</li><li>A degree in <b>Hydrogeology, Geology, Earth Sciences</b> or a related field, and membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., Geological Society)</li><li>Experience in <b>water monitoring, hydrogeological site investigation, hydrogeological risk assessments, groundwater abstraction licensing</b> and/or <b>EIA water chapters</b></li><li>Strong <b>data interpretation</b>, including developing geological and hydrogeological Conceptual Site Models</li><li>Experience with <b>hydrogeological calculations and groundwater modelling</b> (desirable)</li><li>Strong <b>technical reporting</b>, communication and problem‑solving skills</li><li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team</li><li>A <b>full UK driving licence</b> for site visits</li></ul><h3>Culture & Inclusion</h3><p>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.</p><p>If this role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.</p></div>