Geotechnical Engineer - Water Sector

STANTEC; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join its ambitious team in Bristol. In this role, you will support vital infrastructure programs primarily within the water sector while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related fields, along with experience in site characterization and engineering analysis. This position offers a balance of home and office work, promoting effective teamwork and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing desk studies for construction sites.
• Proven ability to prepare interpretative geotechnical reports.
• Experience in analysis of geotechnical structures using industry software.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of UK infrastructure programs.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams.
• Provide expert advice to contractors.

Skills

Site Characterisation

Technical Reporting

Engineering Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or related subject

Job description

Overview

Are you a driven and innovative Geotechnical Engineer who thrives on challenging conventional thinking? As we move through 2026, Stantec’s Geotechnical Team is expanding, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join our collaborative and ambitious hubs in Warrington, Exeter, and Bristol. We work closely with our clients to develop innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions, applying genuinely new ways of working to meet the unprecedented environmental and efficiency challenges facing our industry.

We are currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our regional teams. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing community with significant potential for career progression as the AMP8 water investment cycle reaches its peak. We offer the flexibility of balancing home and office work, promoting a healthy work-life blend and effective teamwork.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the delivery of our UK infrastructure programs. While you will have a primary focus on the water sector—working with key regional clients such as United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, and Wessex Water—you will also have the chance to contribute to our diversifying portfolio across other sectors. You will collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary engineering and design teams, providing essential support and expert advice to the contractors we work with.

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About You

About You

You will hold a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a related subject. You will also be a professional who is either already a Chartered member or, more likely at this level, actively and demonstrably working towards chartership with a relevant institution such as the ICE or the Geological Society.

We are looking for an engineer with a solid foundation in the following areas:

• Site Characterisation: Experience preparing desk studies for proposed construction sites, including data acquisition, site inspections, and drafting initial reports.
• Technical Reporting: A proven ability to prepare interpretative geotechnical reports for ground investigations.
• Engineering Analysis: Experience in undertaking the analysis of geotechnical structures using modern industry software and standards.

Most importantly, you will have a passion for delivering high-quality, nature-positive geotechnical solutions to our clients. Your ability to think critically about ground risk and translate it into actionable design intelligence will be critical to your success in this role.

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.