Geo-Environmental Industrial Placement

targetjobs UK; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading geo-environmental consultancy is offering a part-time position for a graduate student in their Newcastle office. Join the Industrial Placement Scheme to gain hands-on experience in geo-environmental consultancy while working alongside seasoned professionals. Responsibilities include designing and delivering consultancy support and assisting in geo-environmental assignments. Applicants should have a partially completed relevant degree and a strong interest in learning about the field.

Qualifications

• Partially completed relevant degree in Geo-Environmental field.
• Eager to learn from experienced professionals.
• Interest in soil logging.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver geo-environmental consultancy support.
• Assist in the management of geo-environmental assignments.
• Involvement with site-based fieldwork.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Desire to learn

Enthusiasm

Education

Partially completed relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Key Info

• Location: Newcastle
• Anticipated start: September 2025

Note: We are not able to provide a Skilled Worker visa for this position. You will need to be eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship to be considered for this role. Please do not apply if you have limited leave to enter or remain in the UK, e.g., a visitor visa, a student/graduate visa, or an employer-sponsored visa from a previous employer.

Role Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified graduate student to join our Geo-Environmental team in our Newcastle office. Join our Industrial Placement Scheme where you'll gain exposure to complex project work and where you will find support from a wealth of geotechnical and geo-environmental talent.

Geo is one of our core disciplines at Hydrock, now part of Stantec. It is where we originated (Our MD has a ‘Geo background’) and it accounts for around 30% of our business today.

Responsibilities Of The Role

• Working as part of an experienced team to design and deliver geo-environmental consultancy support to clients including property developers, agents, planners, and commercial and residential developers.
• Assisting in the design and management of geo-environmental and geotechnical assignments, including desk studies, ground investigations (factual and interpretative), human health, groundwater and gas risk assessments, and the preparation of Remediation Method Statements.
• Involvement with both site-based fieldwork and office-based reporting.

You'll Be Set Up For Success If You Have

• Partially completed relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons).
• A desire to learn from experienced geotechnical and geo-environmental professionals.
• An eagerness to learn about soil logging.
• A strong interest in learning how to use AutoCAD.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the willingness to work as part of a self-motivated team.
• Energy, enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude aligned with our values.

Please note: Due to the large number of applications, it may take some time for us to respond. Rest assured, our team carefully reviews every application to find the best fit for the role. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as possible.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 31,000 employees across more than 450 locations worldwide. We have been working with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver, and manage development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

Our teams deliver effective solutions, translating clients’ visions into valued consents, deliverable project plans, and efficient designs, based on technical excellence and market insights. We address today’s challenges while aiming for a fairer, better tomorrow, supporting clean growth, economic change, and future community needs.

Stantec is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We ensure equitable opportunities in all employment aspects.

We value an inclusive, inspiring work environment that attracts and develops top talent. If you are excited about this role but worry your experience isn’t an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

We are dedicated to accessible recruitment. If you require reasonable adjustments during the process, please inform our Talent Acquisition team.

The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group.