Graduate Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer

Stantec Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent employment contract

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Graduate Geo-Environmental / Geo-Technical Engineer in the United Kingdom. The role blends hands-on on-site work with office-based consultancy, collaborating with Civil, Structural, Transport, and other teams to support clients through planning and construction.

You will receive mentorship from senior leaders within an open, collaborative culture. The position offers a clear path to professional qualifications (CGeol, CEng, CSci, or CEnv) with support from our network of

Responsibilities

• Designing, scoping, and managing site investigations, including on-site supervision, soil and rock logging, and environmental sampling.
• Analysing field data and authoring comprehensive factual and interpretative reports.
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative geo-environmental and geotechnical risk assessments to support site development and remediation.
• Providing expert geo advice throughout the design, planning, and construction phases on multidisciplinary schemes.

Job description

As a Graduate Geo-Environmental / Geo-Technical Engineer, you will work on a diverse and exciting range of projects across key sectors, including renewables, defence, commercial, and residential developments. The role offers an excellent balance between hands-on, on-site tasks and office-based consultancy work. Our geo team collaborates closely with integrated project teams and other disciplines across Stantec—including Civils, Structural, Transport, Air Quality, Acoustics, and Flood Risk to support clients seamlessly through the planning and construction process. You will benefit from strong support from office and technical colleagues, and significant mentorship from senior leaders within our open and collaborative culture.

Core Responsibilities

• Designing, scoping, and managing site investigations, including on‑site supervision, soil and rock logging, and environmental sampling.
• Analysing field data and authoring comprehensive factual and interpretative reports.
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative geo‑environmental and geotechnical risk assessments to support site development and remediation.
• Providing expert geo advice throughout the design, planning, and construction phases on multidisciplinary schemes.

Professional and Career Development

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. We will provide a structured professional progression plan supporting you to achieve professional chartership status (CGeol, CEng, CSci, or CEnv) with relevant bodies such as The Geological Society of London (GSL), the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institute of Environmental Sciences (IES), and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).

Eligibility

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Benefits

• 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

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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 prohibits 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.