Graduate Geotechnical Engineer (Energy) - Reading - 2026

STANTEC; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm in Reading is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. The role involves analysing geotechnical data, designing foundation solutions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address environmental challenges. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geology and possess skills in adaptability, perseverance, collaboration, and problem-solving. This position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK.
• Ability to analyse and interpret geotechnical data.
• Familiarity with numerical analysis software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret geotechnical data to create comprehensive ground models.
• Design and implement foundation solutions, retaining walls, and slope stability measures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on large scale projects.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

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 a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to be based in Reading, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

Our market leading Environmental Services (ES) group support our clients on a range of projects across environmental, geotechnical and water disciplines.

As a graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions, working alongside industry experts to address complex environmental challenges. You will have the opportunity to:

• Analyse and interpret geotechnical data to create comprehensive ground models
• Design and implement foundation solutions, retaining walls, and slope stability measures
• Utilise numerical analysis software to optimise designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on large scale projects

Take a look at our Energy business line here: Energy (stantec.com), and check out some of the work our teams have been involved in: Cruachan Underground Power Station (stantec.com)

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geology, we’d love to receive your application 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 other’s 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!

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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 are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team