Graduate Geo-Technical Consultant - Southampton - 2026

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

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Southampton is seeking a Graduate Geo-technical / Geo-environmental consultant to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. This position focuses on delivering sustainable projects across various sectors and involves both on-site and consultancy tasks. Collaboration with specialists and continuous support are integral to this role, fostering a creative and learning environment for new graduates.

Benefits

A competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Degree and/or master’s qualification in geology, civil engineering, environmental science, etc.
• Keen interest in the geo-environmental sector.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of geo-technical services including design and management of site investigations.
• Collaboration with geo-environmental and geotechnical specialists in integrated project teams.

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 aGraduate Geo-technical / Geo-environmental consultantto join our highly successfulGeoteamin our Southamptonoffice, 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 have the opportunity to 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 inscoping site investigations, interpreting field data, producing interpretative reports, and offeringconstruction phase support.

As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment andwill benefit from strong support from both office and technical colleagues, as well as significant guidance from senior staff within our open and collaborative culture.

Your role:

In brief, the workincludes the delivery of geo-technical services including,but not limited to: design and management of site investigations (includingon-site supervision, logging and sampling); factual and interpretative reportwriting and qualitative and quantitative risk assessment.

The role includesworking as part of integrated project teams of geo-environmental andgeotechnical specialists, and an understanding of related disciplines (civils,structural, transport, air quality, acoustics and flood risk), will bebeneficial.

Take a look at one ofour projects - Co-operativeGroup Limited - Mega Regional Distribution Hub , and review the careerjourney of some of our Stantec graduates here:-Stantec | Career Stories

About you:

At Stantec, we valueyour potential over past experience.Along with a degree and/or master’squalification in a relevant subject (geology, civil engineering, environmentalscience etc), and a keen interest in our industry, we’d love to receive yourapplication if you are:

• An Adapter: You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer: You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator: You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver: You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into theoffice a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient timewith your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, includingholiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contractto demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan,supporting you to attain professional status
• A supportive and collaborativeteam environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (seemore on our ERGs here:Stantec Employee ResourceGroups)

Applicants must havean unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite periodwithout limitation.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward toreceiving your application!

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