Hydrogeology Jobs UK | Hydrogeologist Recruitment

Looking for your next Hydrogeology Job?

If you’re searching for Hydrogeology jobs in the UK, Allen & York connects talented Hydrogeologists with the best organisations—those working to manage groundwater resources, assess site contamination, and deliver sustainable remediation solutions.

If you're an experienced Hydrogeologist, you're playing a vital role in understanding subsurface water flow, managing aquifers, and ensuring the environmental safety of land and water resources. Your work supports vital infrastructure projects, brownfield regeneration, and environmental compliance, helping organisations make evidence-based decisions that protect the environment and meet regulatory standards. We want to find you the best roles in the market to see your career—and your impact—thrive.

Whether you're looking for your next step up as an experienced Hydrogeologist, or aiming for a Principal or Associate Director role, our specialist recruiters work with environmental consultancies, engineering firms, mining companies, and government bodies across the UK. If you're looking for a role or want to work with a specific organisation, we can help you make your aspirations a reality.

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Browse our latest Hydrogeology roles

Explore the latest hydrogeology jobs across the UK, from Hydrogeologist roles through to leadership positions such as Principal Hydrogeologist or Associate Director. Our opportunities span contaminated land consultancies, groundwater resource management projects, mining operations, and public sector regulatory bodies.

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Types of Hydrogeology Jobs and Salary Expectations

Hydrogeology careers offer a range of opportunities, from technical site investigations and groundwater modelling to high-level strategic management of environmental risks. At Allen & York, we recruit for roles across environmental consultancies, remediation specialists, and large-scale infrastructure project teams.

Assistant Hydrogeologist

Responsible for data collection, site investigations, groundwater monitoring, and assisting with technical reports.

Typical salary: £23,000 - £28,000 | 0-1 years’ experience.

Hydrogeologist / Consultant Hydrogeologist

Undertakes complex groundwater modelling, produces interpretative reports for environmental assessments, and manages project tasks.

Typical salary: £28,000 - £38,000 | 1-3 years’ experience.

Senior Hydrogeologist

Leads site investigations and remediation strategies, manages client relationships, and provides technical mentorship to junior staff.

Typical salary: £38,000 - £50,000 | 3-5 years’ experience.

Principal Hydrogeologist

Oversees large-scale projects, manages technical teams, drives business development, and shapes groundwater management strategy within organisations.

Typical salary: £45,000 - £60,000 | 5-9 years’ experience.

Associate Director of Hydrogeology / Technical Director

Leads groundwater and hydrogeology projects, manages technical teams, provides strategic expertise on water resources and contamination, and supports client and business development initiatives.

Typical salary: £60,000 - £80,000+ | 9+ years’ experience.

If you're interested in making a move from your current role to explore new projects and potential further opportunities for learning and development, please view our current vacancies here:

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Why Work with Allen & York

Supporting your next career move. Finding the right ecology role can be challenging. We simplify the process, connecting you with opportunities that align with your experience, interests and long-term career goals.

It’s all about connections. We’ve built a strong network across the environmental sector, giving you access to ecology opportunities with consultancies, developers, conservation organisations and public sector bodies across the UK.

True sector specialists. We understand the ecology and environmental sector and the skills organisations are looking for. Our team works closely with you to match your expertise with roles where you can make a real impact and continue developing your career.