Principal Hydrogeologist

Company: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Stoke on Trent
Job Description:

Principal Hydrogeologist

Stoke-on-Trent

£60,000 – £70,000

Are you a Principal Hydrogeologist looking for a role combining technical leadership, project responsibility and client management? This is an opportunity to join an established multidisciplinary consultancy in Stoke-on-Trent, leading hydrogeology and water environment projects across infrastructure, renewables, power, industrial and built environment sectors.

The Principal Hydrogeologist role will include:

  • Leading hydrogeological assessments, investigations and monitoring programmes
  • Preparing and reviewing EIA water chapters
  • Water environment assessments, abstraction licensing and groundwater permitting
  • Providing technical leadership, analysis and reporting
  • Managing client relationships and supporting proposals
  • Leading multidisciplinary project delivery
  • Mentoring and developing scientists and hydrogeologists

The Principal Hydrogeologist should have:

  • Substantial UK hydrogeology or water environment experience
  • A degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geoscience or a related discipline
  • Strong hydrogeological assessment and water monitoring experience
  • Knowledge of UK water legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Strong technical reporting, client and communication skills
  • Chartered status or be working towards chartership
  • A driving licence permitting you to drive in the UK

GIS, analysis or modelling software experience would be advantageous rather than essential.

The Principal Hydrogeologist position offers £60,000 – £70,000, hybrid and flexible working, professional development, pension, private medical insurance and discretionary bonus.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026