Graduate Hydrogeologist Career Path: Water

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Location(s):
Cambridge, GB Birmingham, GB Brighton, GB Leeds, GB London, GB Sheffield, GB

Contract Type:
Permanent

Work Pattern:
Full Time

Market:
Water

Job

Before making an application, please browse all graduate opportunities available as we will only accept one application per candidate.

Once you have made an application you will not be able to make changes to your selection or make a new application.

The exception is if we open new vacancies in the new year.

To avoid missing out on your preferred role, we recommend applying
as early as possible, as positions will close once filled.

• Online strengths-based assessment
• Application form

CVs and cover letters are not required as part of the application process. Candidates will be assessed through a single-stage strengths-based interview.

Start your career with a global, employee-owned consultancy where your work can make a real difference. At Mott Mac Donald, you'll work alongside experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and have the support, learning opportunities, and experience needed to grow your career from day one.

You will work alongside our hydrogeology experts to assist our clients to understand the reliability and vulnerability of their groundwater sources, to define catchment management measures to tackle aquifer pollution and to mitigate the impact of infrastructure on groundwater. We deliver services in these areas to a variety of clients such as water companies, environmental regulators, and government bodies.

Typical duties and responsibilities may include:

• Groundwater quantity and quality analysis.
• Hydrogeological analysis.
• Hydrogeological impact assessment.
• GIS analysis of hydro geographic and water quality data.
• Prepare maps of groundwater elevations, geologic structure, cross-sections.
• Undertaking appropriate training and working towards professional qualification.

At Mott Mac Donald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose-driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will haveless than 12 months’ relevant experience(excluding placements
) and have a masters degree (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:

Hydrogeology

Geology

• Environmental engineering or management

Earth Science

Water resources

Water management

Hydrology

• Mathematics

In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott Mac Donald. You can do this by highlighting any relevant experience or interests - such as modules you've studied, previous work experience, or any research you've undertaken about our company, values, and projects.

We personally review every completed application form we receive as this part of our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools at this stage and kindly ask you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.

We are looking for graduates with the following strengths:

• Methodical approach to problem solving
• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

As we want the best people for the role, we support flexible working. Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need.

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