Graduate Geotechnical or Geoenvironmental Engineer - Water - 2026 (Warrington)

STANTEC; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Warrington is seeking graduates for their Geotechnical or Geoenvironmental Engineer role. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and will join a collaborative team working on water industry projects. Responsibilities include analyzing ground properties and delivering solutions for diverse projects. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Benefits including holiday buy and sell

Permanent employment contract

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Interest in working in the water sector.
• Ability to employ analytical skills in various geotechnical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze geotechnical and geoenvironmental properties of the ground.
• Deliver client reports and recommendations on projects.
• Collaborate with technical specialists on multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Sciences or Chemistry

Tools

Numerical analysis software

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.

The opportunity is to join the 2026 Graduate Programme as a Geotechnical or Geoenvironmental Engineer based in Warrington. 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, you will contribute from initial design stages through construction.

By joining our experienced ground assessment team, you’ll analyse 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 Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Sciences or Chemistry, 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 share 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 (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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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. 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.

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