Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer - Water - 2026 (Leeds)

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

Job summary

A leading international consulting firm in Leeds is seeking a Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer for their 2026 Graduate Programme. You will evaluate contaminants in soil and groundwater, conduct ground investigations, and prepare client reports. This role offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a strong focus on professional development within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in earth sciences, environmental or engineering.
• Keen interest in working in the water sector.
• Ability to remain calm in new situations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate contaminants in soils and groundwater.
• Conduct ground investigations.
• Deliver client reports and recommendations.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in earth sciences, environmental or engineering

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.

Your role:

We are looking for aGraduate Geoenvironmental Engineer for our Water team in our Leeds office, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment.

The Opportunity

You will join a friendly team, contributing to high-quality projects and applying your skills to real-world challenges. Thisteam provides geo-environmental and geotechnical expertise, collaborating on water company projects, infrastructure development, and community initiatives. Working within multidisciplinary teams, we contribute from initial design stages through construction.

Your daily responsibilities will involve part of the ground assessment team evaluating contaminants in soils and groundwater and their associated environmental impact, and conducting ground investigations.This will culminate in delivering client reports and recommendations for diverse projects, within the water industry.

At Stantec, we offer a supportive environment to further your personal and professional development, through a combination of our graduate programme and comprehensive training opportunities. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading technical experts throughout the UK and contribute to exciting projects while developing your career.

About you

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience.Along with a minimum degree in earth sciences, environmental or engineering, with a keen interest in working in the water sector,you will be:-

• 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 the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

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 at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see 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 without limitation.

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

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