Geotechnical Engineer - Expression of interest

Stantec UK Careers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Gym membership

Annual leave buy/sell

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in the UK. You will act as the local geotechnical focal point, delivering robust investigations and designs across a varied portfolio of projects while supporting sustainable development.

Your role involves leading technical delivery, collaborating with teams, and communicating complex findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (BEng, BSc or higher).
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• Proven experience scoping and delivering geotechnical investigations and designs.
• Strong ground modelling and interpretive reporting skills.
• Experience designing a range of geotechnical structures.
• Confidence leading technical delivery and working independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point for geotechnical expertise locally.
• Contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.
• Support sustainable development through well-judged geotechnical solutions.
• Collaborate with regional leadership and project teams.

Skills

Geotechnical degree

Chartered status

Geotechnical investigations

Ground modelling

Geotechnical structures

Technical delivery

Communication skills

Education

Geotechnical or Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Join our Geotechnical Talent Network

Are you an experienced Geotechnical Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We’re recruiting for Engineers at all levels across the UK.

Do you want to work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with a supportive team, and help shape sustainable development across the region? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Working alongside regional leadership, you’ll act as the focal point for geotechnical expertise locally, contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects.

No two projects are the same, and your work will directly contribute to solving real-world engineering challenges while supporting the continued growth of the business.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and confident geotechnical professional with a strong consultancy background. Ideally, you will have:

• A degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (BEng, BSc or higher)
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body
• Proven experience scoping and delivering geotechnical investigations and designs
• Strong ground modelling and interpretive reporting skills
• Experience designing a range of geotechnical structures
• Confidence leading technical delivery and working independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Join us?

• People culture:We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed
• Award winning workplace: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.
• Growth:We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - 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
• Flexible working:Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
• Professional development:Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions