Industrial Placement - Geo-Technical Engineer (Northampton)

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

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm is seeking a Geo-technical Engineer for an Industrial Placement in Northampton, starting September 2026. This role offers students studying a Geo Engineering degree the chance to work on sustainable projects and gain experience in both fieldwork and office reporting. Applicants should have the potential to adapt, persevere through challenges, collaborate effectively, and solve problems creatively. A competitive salary and various benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Part-way through a relevant degree in Geo Engineering.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and tasks.
• Strong collaborative and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver geo-environmental consultancy support.
• Assist in managing geo-environmental and geotechnical assignments.
• Engage in site-based fieldwork and office-based reporting.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

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 forapart-qualified Geo-technical Engineerto join our progressive Geo teamin ourNorthamptonoffice. 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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