Geotechnical Consultant

Stantec UK Careers; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave buy/sell

Private medical insurance

Group income protection & life cover

Discounted gym membership

Hybrid / Flexible working

Job summary

Stantec in Northampton is seeking a Geotechnical Consultant to join our team, with Birmingham as a potential base. The role involves planning and interpreting ground investigations, developing ground models, and delivering high-quality geotechnical reports across infrastructure, energy, environmental and development sectors.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to design solutions, and build strong client relationships while advancing your technical expertise in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience delivering geotechnical investigations, assessments and reporting within a consultancy environment.
• Strong ground modelling and interpretive reporting skills.
• Experience undertaking geotechnical analysis and contributing to design solutions.
• Knowledge of foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, slopes and ground improvement techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Plan, managing and interpreting ground investigations.
• Develop ground models and undertaking geotechnical assessments.
• Producing clear, concise and high-quality interpretive reports.
• Undertaking geotechnical analysis and contributing to the design of foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, slopes and ground improvement solutions.
• Providing technical input across a diverse range of projects and sectors.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of projects through effective technical and commercial awareness.

Skills

Ground investigations

Geotechnical modelling

Geotechnical reporting

Foundations design

Earthworks

Client liaison

Education

Geotechnical or Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Looking for the next step in your geotechnical career?

At Stantec, you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the infrastructure, energy, environmental and development sectors, helping clients solve complex ground engineering challenges and deliver sustainable solutions.

We're looking for a Geotechnical Consultant to join our team in Northampton, with Birmingham also considered as a potential base location. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid consultancy experience who enjoys combining ground investigation, geotechnical assessment and design, and is looking to further develop their technical expertise within a collaborative and growing team.

You'll work on projects ranging from major infrastructure schemes and energy developments through to residential, commercial and regeneration projects, gaining exposure to a broad variety of ground conditions, engineering challenges and technical solutions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Geotechnical Consultant, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality geotechnical solutions for a wide range of clients and projects.

Working alongside experienced geotechnical, geo-environmental and multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from site investigation and assessment through to design and construction support.

Your role will include:

• Planning, managing and interpreting ground investigations.
• Developing ground models and undertaking geotechnical assessments.
• Producing clear, concise and high-quality interpretive reports.
• Undertaking geotechnical analysis and contributing to the design of foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, slopes and ground improvement solutions.
• Providing technical input across a diverse range of projects and sectors.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of projects through effective technical and commercial awareness.

YOUR IMPACT

From major infrastructure and energy projects to residential and commercial developments, your work will help clients better understand ground conditions, manage risk and deliver practical engineering solutions.

You'll apply your technical expertise to real-world challenges, helping to shape projects from initial investigation through to construction while contributing to sustainable outcomes for communities and the environment.

This is an opportunity to broaden your experience, work on technically challenging projects and continue developing your career alongside some of the industry's most experienced geotechnical professionals.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for a motivated geotechnical professional who enjoys solving engineering challenges and delivering high-quality technical work.

You’ll bring:

• Experience delivering geotechnical investigations, assessments and reporting within a consultancy environment.
• Strong ground modelling and interpretive reporting skills.
• Experience undertaking geotechnical analysis and contributing to design solutions.
• Knowledge of foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, slopes and ground improvement techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

WHY JOIN US

We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.

We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.

We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.

Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!

Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.

Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.