Stantec
Principal / Senior Principal Hydrogeologist – Minerals & Resources | Energy
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The Opportunity
Groundwater permitting and hydrogeology in the quarrying and mining sector sits at the intersection of technical complexity, regulatory scrutiny, and commercial reality. The professionals who can navigate all three with confidence, building trusted client relationships while leading technically rigorous work, are genuinely hard to find.
At Stantec, our Energy and Resources Group is expanding its groundwater permitting and quarrying hydrogeology services, and we are seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Hydrogeologist to help lead this growth. If you bring the experience, the judgment, and the client-facing confidence to make a real difference in this space, we would very much like to talk.
About The Role
Based in Reading, Birmingham, or Shrewsbury, you will take a senior technical and client-facing role within a collaborative, ambitious team delivering hydrogeological services across major energy, infrastructure, and regulated-sector projects.
Your technical work will span:
- Complex hydrogeological assessments
- Conceptual and numerical groundwater modelling
- Aquifer test design and interpretation
- Groundwater monitoring programme management
- Preparation and review of high-quality technical deliverables
You will lead groundwater abstraction and discharge permitting work from strategy through to regulator engagement, and communicate findings clearly and confidently to clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.
Beyond the technical, you will:
- Maintain and develop strong client relationships
- Identify opportunities to provide additional support
- Contribute to proposals and bids
- Help shape the direction of our quarrying and mining hydrogeology service area
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level colleagues, supporting the continued growth of a team with real ambition
A full clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel to UK offices and project sites are required. Your groundwater modelling experience will include packages such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW, Visual MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas, or equivalent.
Your Impact
The hydrogeological leadership you provide here will shape how some of the UK's most complex quarrying, mining, and permitting projects understand and manage their groundwater risks. Your assessments, models, and regulatory submissions will help clients make better decisions, achieve permits with confidence, and deliver projects that take their environmental obligations seriously.
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As a senior figure in the team, the colleagues you develop and the client relationships you build will contribute to the long-term growth and reputation of a service area that is genuinely on an upward trajectory.
About You
You hold a degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or a related discipline, with a relevant MSc or PhD, a valuable addition. You bring significant experience in hydrogeology, groundwater assessment, water resources, quarrying, mining, environmental permitting, or environmental consultancy.
You combine strong technical judgement with the communication skills and commercial awareness to lead client relationships and contribute meaningfully to business development. You are experienced in leading groundwater permitting work, directing robust modelling approaches, reviewing complex datasets, and preparing technical deliverables to a high standard. You mentor others with genuine investment in their development, and you are looking for a role where your seniority is matched by the scope and influence on offer.
Why Join Us
We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive, and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies in 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
We do what is right: Industry-leading training and development, as well as paid professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan to support you in becoming chartered.
We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group, and a wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard, as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
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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.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
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 [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
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