Graduate Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer - Bristol or Taunton (2026)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer or Graduate Geo-environmental Engineer to join their Infrastructure team in the UK. The position offers extensive professional development and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and a keen interest in the geotechnical field. This role requires in-office engagement four days a week, providing great exposure to clients and projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell options

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Keen interest in environmental/geotechnical field.
• Ability to remain calm in dynamic tasks.
• Effective collaboration with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze geological and geotechnical data.
• Deliver ground investigations and Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary design and construction projects.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Perseverance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, or related field

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 or Graduate Geo-environmental Engineer for our Infrastructure team to be based in Bristol or Taunton, 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.

Our small, close-knit team of geo professionals is based in a wider multidisciplinary office and is part of a national ground engineering team. You will benefit from strong support from both office and technical colleagues, as well as significant guidance from senior staff within our open and collaborative culture.

Both offices boast a diverse range of disciplines within the Infrastructure & Buildings engineering and design team, fostering close collaboration on numerous projects. Joining our established ground assessment team offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in analysing geological, geo-environmental, and geotechnical data; delivering ground investigations; supporting Environmental Impact Assessments; assessing foundations, slope stability, and earthworks; creating ground models; conducting contaminated land risk assessments; developing remediation strategies; monitoring fieldworks; designing and reporting on foundations, retaining walls, soil slope stability, earthworks, and rock slope stabilization; utilizing numerical analysis software; and collaborating with other technical experts on multidisciplinary design and construction projects.

You will join a supportive and successful team with exciting career opportunities, gain great client exposure, and benefit from professional development in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Take a look at our Groundworks service line: Ground Engineering (stantec.com) and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here: Stantec | Career Stories

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Contaminated Land, Environmental Sciences, or a related field, and a keen interest in the environmental/geotechnical field, 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 different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver- You enjoy sharing your thoughts based on your observations, and are unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week to ensure sufficient support and team engagement.

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, demonstrating our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan to support your path to chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment, including an Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

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

Please review our Graduate FAQs if you have questions. We look forward to your application!

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