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Posted Date:  17 Jul 2026
Posting End Date:  30/07/2026
Location:  Derbyshire
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Capital Delivery Treatment
Salary (£):  Competitive

Principal, Senior, Hydrogeologist - Register your intrest

 

 

At Severn Trent, our ambitious and innovative projects help tackle some of the biggest challenges facing water infrastructure, water quality, flooding and environmental sustainability. Being part of our in-house team means we can do the best for our customers, communities and the environment. 

 

Our Borehole Programme is entering an exciting phase, with significant investment planned throughout AMP8. As we continue to grow our in-house capability, we're keen to hear from talented hydrogeology professionals who would like to be part of the journey. 

 

Whether you're building your career as an Assistant Hydrogeologist, developing your expertise as a Hydrogeologist, taking the lead as a Senior Hydrogeologist, or shaping strategy as a Principal Hydrogeologist, we'd love to hear from you. 

 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW 

 

As part of our Borehole Team, you'll play a key role in helping to secure resilient water supplies for the future. Depending on your experience level, you'll contribute to: 

  • Borehole design, rehabilitation and construction projects. 

  • Production and review of Design Specifications. 

  • Liaison with, and supervision of, borehole contractors. 

  • Test pumping, CCTV and geophysical survey programmes. 

  • Borehole condition assessments and performance reviews. 

  • Groundwater quality assessments and remediation activities. 

  • Groundwater resource evaluation and management. 

  • Regulatory engagement with organisations such as the Environment Agency and Drinking Water Inspectorate. 

  • Supporting the delivery of major AMP8 investment projects. 

  • Working closely with operational, engineering, environmental and construction teams, in both design and delivery capacities. 

  • Driving innovation, sustainability and best practice across our groundwater assets. 

 

More experienced candidates will also have opportunities to: 

  • Lead technical workstreams and project delivery. 

  • Mentor and develop junior Hydrogeologists. 

  • Influence business strategy and investment decisions. 

  • Manage key stakeholder relationships. 

  • Provide technical leadership across complex groundwater projects. 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

 

We're interested in hearing from candidates with experience in hydrogeology, groundwater resources, water environment, environmental consultancy, utilities, infrastructure or related sectors. 

 

You may have: 

  • A degree or postgraduate qualification in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science or a related discipline. 

  • Experience in the design and delivery of borehole projects, groundwater investigations, or water resources. 

  • Knowledge of groundwater quality, environmental legislation and regulatory requirements. 

  • Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills. 

  • A passion for protecting and enhancing water resources. 

 

For Senior and Principal opportunities, we'd also expect significant industry experience, technical leadership capability and, ideally, chartered status (or working towards it) with a relevant professional body. 

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

 

Working here isn't just a job. It's an opportunity to build a meaningful career while helping to shape the future of water. 

 

Some of our favourite benefits include: 

  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell leave. 

  • Annual bonus scheme. 

  • Market-leading pension scheme with company contribution matching. 

  • Sharesave scheme. 

  • Dedicated training and development through our Academy. 

  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail discounts. 

  • Family-friendly policies. 

  • Two volunteering days per year. 

  • Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership. 

 

 

We're building our hydrogeology talent pipeline for current and future opportunities across Assistant, Hydrogeologist, Senior Hydrogeologist and Principal Hydrogeologist levels. 

 

If you're passionate about groundwater, the environment and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you. 

 

Register your interest today and be part of shaping the future of water at Severn Trent. 

 

WHATS NEXT? 

 

We can’t wait to hear from you. 

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare and keep an eye on your phone and emails! 

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

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