Graduate Geotechnical Engineer - Water - 2026 (Reading)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Reading seeks a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join its 2026 Graduate Programme. The successful candidate will collaborate within a dynamic team, analyzing geotechnical data and contributing to significant water sector projects. The role provides a supportive career development environment including competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a professional progression plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Geology or Civil Engineering.
• Keen interest in working in the water sector.
• Ability to adapt to new and changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse geotechnical data and create ground models.
• Design and report on foundations and retaining walls.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary design and construction projects.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Geology or Civil 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 Geotechnical Engineer for our Water team in our Reading office, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your hydrogeological 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.

As a graduate, you'll analyse geotechnical data, create ground models, and design and report on foundations, retaining walls, soil and rock slope stability, and earthworks. You'll also utilise numerical analysis software and collaborate with other technical specialists on multidisciplinary design and construction projects.

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 of a Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Geology or Civil 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 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!

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