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.
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.
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:
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).
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.
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:
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.
We offer multiple start dates throughout next summer in June, July, August and September.
Please note: we recruit on an ongoing basis and therefore may close this role before the stated closing date so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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