Graduate Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental Engineer - Water - 2026 (Reading)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in engineering is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical or Geoenvironmental Engineer in Reading for their 2026 Graduate Programme. The role offers the opportunity to work on exciting water sector projects, collaborating with experienced technical experts. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have a keen interest in the water sector. The position offers a supportive team environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Geology, or Civil Engineering.
• Interest in working in the water sector.

Responsibilities

• Join the ground assessment team to analyze geotechnical and geoenvironmental properties.
• Deliver client reports including geotechnical and geoenvironmental desk studies.
• 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

Overview

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: Graduate Geotechnical or Geoenvironmental Engineer based in Reading, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. You will join a friendly team, contributing to high-quality projects and applying your skills to real-world challenges. This team provides geoenvironmental 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.

By joining our experienced ground assessment team, you'll be analysing geotechnical and geoenvironmental properties of the ground to deliver client reports, including geotechnical and geoenvironmental desk studies and interpretative reports, and recommendations for a diverse range of projects within the water industry, such as the design of new water recycling plants and transfer pipe mains.

Geotechnical inputs can include, supporting ground investigations, assessing geotechnical laboratory data, creating ground models, and designing and reporting 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.

Geoenvironmental inputs can include reviewing historical maps to identify potential sources of contamination, supporting ground investigations, evaluating contaminants in soils and groundwater, and their associated environmental impact, assessing suitability for the sustainable reuse of soils and recommending remediation options.

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 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

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 if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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