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

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Geo-environmental/Geo-technical Engineer for their Newcastle office. This is an excellent opportunity for students studying a relevant Geo Engineering degree to engage in complex projects while receiving support from a talented team. Candidates should be adaptable, composed under pressure, collaborative, and strong problem solvers. A competitive salary and various benefits are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must be studying a relevant Geo Engineering degree.
• Unconditional right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver geo-environmental consultancy support.
• Assist in the management of geotechnical assignments.
• Involvement in site-based fieldwork and office-based reporting.

Skills

Ability to adapt in dynamic situations

Composure in face of challenges

Effective collaboration

Problem-solving mindset

Education

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

We're looking forapart-qualified Geo-environmental/Geo-technical Engineerto join our progressive Geo teamin ourNewcastleoffice. 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.

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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