Graduate Geo-Environmental / Geo-Technical Consultant - Plymouth - 2026

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Plymouth is looking for a Graduate Geo-technical/Geo-environmental Consultant to join their Graduate Programme. The role involves delivering a range of geo-environmental and geotechnical services, collaborating in a dynamic team environment. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field and demonstrate adaptability, perseverance, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and supportive career progression plan included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• A degree and/or master’s qualification in a relevant subject.
• A keen interest in the geo-environmental/geo-technical sectors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geo-environmental/geotechnical services including site investigations.
• Write factual and interpretative reports and conduct risk assessments.
• Work within integrated project teams with geo-environmental specialists.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in geology, civil engineering, environmental science

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible, as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

We’re looking for a Graduate Geo-technical / Geo-environmental Consultant to join our highly successful Geoteam in our Plymouth office, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme, where you'll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet, and society.

We have a fantastic opportunity where you'll work on a diverse range of projects in sectors like renewable, defence, commercial, and residential, offering a good balance between on-site and consultancy-based tasks.

Our geo team collaborates closely with other disciplines across Stantec to support clients through the planning and construction process. We provide expertise in scoping site investigations, interpreting field data, producing interpretative reports, and offering construction phase support.

As a Stantec graduate, you will develop your expertise within an exciting and collaborative interdisciplinary environment, benefiting from strong support from office and technical colleagues, as well as guidance from senior staff within our open culture.

Your role:

The work includes delivering geo-environmental / geotechnical services such as designing and managing site investigations (including supervision, logging, and sampling), writing factual and interpretative reports, and conducting risk assessments.

The role involves working within integrated project teams of geo-environmental and geotechnical specialists. An understanding of related disciplines (civils, structural, transport, air quality, acoustics, flood risk) will be beneficial.

Take a look at one of our projects - Co-operative Group Limited - Mega Regional Distribution Hub, and review career journeys of some of our graduates here: Stantec | Career Stories.

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a degree and/or master’s qualification in a relevant subject (geology, civil engineering, environmental science, etc.), and a keen interest in our industry, we’d love to receive your application if you are:

• An Adapter: Able to remain calm in new and changing situations, switching between tasks effectively.
• A Perseverer: Able to stay composed and confident in the face of setbacks.
• A Collaborator: Effective at working with diverse teams, considering others’ perspectives.
• A Problem-Solver: Enthusiastic about sharing ideas and challenging conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week to ensure sufficient support and team engagement.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection, and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career
• Professional progression plan supporting you to attain professional status
• A supportive and collaborative team environment, including an Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network. More on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period.

Please review our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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