Geotechnical Lead – Midlands Hybrid

Stantec Inc.; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Pension plan

Annual leave buy/sell

Private medical insurance

Income protection & life assurance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join our Midlands team, primarily based in Northampton with Birmingham as a possible location. You will lead geotechnical delivery across diverse projects, working within a 30+ Midlands team and national division.

Reporting to the Geo Regional Director for the Midlands, you will own the geotechnical strategy, deliver high-quality designs, and mentor colleagues, strengthening our presence in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience scoping and delivering geotechnical investigations and designs.
• Strong ground modelling and interpretive reporting skills.
• Experience designing geotechnical structures (foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures).
• Chartered status with ICE or equivalent.
• Degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (BEng/BSc or higher).

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering ground investigations and geotechnical designs
• Developing robust ground models
• Producing clear, high-quality interpretive reports
• Designing geotechnical structures including foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures and ground improvement
• Acting as a technical leader and growing the geotechnical capability within the Birmingham team

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Geotechnical design

Ground modelling

Interpretive reporting

Technical leadership

Independent delivery

Written & verbal communication

Education

Geotechnical or Civil Engineering degree (BEng, BSc or higher)

Chartered status with ICE or equivalent

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join our Midlands team, primarily based in Northampton with Birmingham as a possible location. You will lead geotechnical delivery across diverse projects, working within a 30+ Midlands team and national division.

Reporting to the Geo Regional Director for the Midlands, you will own the geotechnical strategy, deliver high-quality designs, and mentor colleagues, strengthening our presence in the region.