Industrial Placement - Geo-environmental/Geo-technical Engineer (Manchester)

STANTEC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is seeking a Geo-environmental/Geo-technical Engineer as part of their Industrial Placement program. This is a great opportunity for students studying Geo Engineering to engage in complex projects while benefiting from mentorship. Applicants must be adaptable and possess strong problem-solving abilities. The firm offers a supportive team environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Holiday buy and sell

Qualifications

• Currently studying a relevant degree in Geo Engineering.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and dynamic tasks.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver geo-environmental consultancy support.
• Assist in managing geo-environmental assignments including ground investigations.
• Involvement with site-based fieldwork and office-based reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons) / MEng in Geo 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.

We're looking for apart-qualified Geo-environmental/Geo-technical Engineer to join our progressive Geo team in our Manchester office. You’ll join us as an Industrial Placement student in September 2026, where you'll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students studying a Geo Engineering degree with a passion for the built environment to gain exposure to complex project work and where you will find support from a wealth of geotechnical and geo-environmental talent.

Your role:

• Working as part of an experienced team to design and deliver geo-environmental consultancy support to a range of clients including property developers, agents, planners, commercial and residential developers
  
• Assisting in the design and management of geo-environmental and/or geotechnical assignments including desk studies, ground investigations (factual and interpretative), human health, groundwater and gas risk assessments and preparation of Remediation Method Statements
  
• Involvement with both site-based fieldwork as well as office-based reporting
  

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over experience. If you’re part-way through a relevant degree, (BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons) / MEng), we’d love to receive your application if you are:

• 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 placement students to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide 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
  
• 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.

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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. 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. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

ReqID: 7734