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

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Geo-environmental/Geo-technical Engineer for an Industrial Placement in Newcastle. This opportunity is ideal for students in Geo Engineering, offering hands-on experience in project delivery and a supportive team environment. Applicants should be adaptable, collaborative, and possess strong problem-solving skills. The role includes involvement in geo-environmental and geotechnical assignments, ensuring a robust foundation for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a relevant degree in Geo Engineering.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver geo-environmental support to clients.
• Assist in managing geo-environmental assignments.
• Participate in fieldwork and reporting.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons) / MEng in a relevant degree

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.

We're looking forapart-qualified Geo-environmental/Geo-technical Engineer to join our progressive Geo team in our Newcastle office. You’ll join us as an Industrial Placement student in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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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