Industrial Placement - Geo-environmental/Geo-technical Engineer (Stoke on Trent)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Geo-environmental/Geo-technical Engineer for a placement position starting in September 2026. The role offers exposure to complex project work and support from experienced professionals. Ideal for students pursuing a relevant degree. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell options

Group income protection

Life assurance

Supportive team environment

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver geo-environmental consultancy support.
• Assist in desk studies and ground investigations.
• Involve in site-based fieldwork and office-based reporting.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons) / MEng in 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 ourStoke-on-Trentoffice. 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 geo-technical 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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