Geotechnical Engineer / Senior

Stantec; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a collaborative team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on UK infrastructure programmes in the water sector, engaging with key clients and contributing to sustainable solutions. With a strong focus on career progression, you will be part of a dynamic environment that values creativity and challenges conventional thinking. If you have a passion for geotechnical engineering and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this position provides the perfect platform for your career growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Strong culture of learning and development

Flexible working arrangements

Great work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in preparing desk studies and geotechnical reports.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of UK infrastructure programmes in the water sector.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Data Analysis

Site Inspections

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree in Geology or related subject

Job description

Stantec’s Environmental Services Team works closely with our clients to develop innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions to their needs by applying genuinely new working methods. We are looking for driven individuals who think differently and love to challenge conventional thinking to join us in a growing, collaborative team of like-minded engineers working to meet the unprecedented industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges.

We are currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join us in Newcastle. We are excited by the potential growth prospects, and this is a good opportunity to join an ambitious team that will provide you with plenty of scope for career progression in the coming years. We can offer the flexibility of balancing home and office work, which will help maintain a good work-life blend and effective teamwork.

You will support the delivery of our UK infrastructure programmes, primarily in the water sector with key clients such as Northumbrian Water, Yorkshire Water and United Utilities. You will collaborate and work closely with our multidisciplinary engineering and design teams while providing support and advice to the contractors we are working with.

We can offer you many benefits, including a competitive benefits package, a strong culture of learning and development, and a great work environment. As we look to diversify further and grow our wider Stantec UK business, you will potentially be presented with opportunities across our diversified business lines to further your career.

About You

You will hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology or a related subject and be a chartered member or working towards membership of a relevant institution such as the ICE or Geological Society.

You will have experience preparing desk studies for proposed construction sites, including acquiring data, site inspections and draft reports. You will have experience preparing interpretative geotechnical reports for ground investigations and experience undertaking analysis of geotechnical structures.

Most importantly, you will have a passion for delivering quality geotechnical solutions to our clients, which will be critical to your success.