Lead Geotechnical Engineer - Midlands Hybrid

Stantec Inc.; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Pension plan

Annual leave buy/sell

Private medical insurance

Income protection & life assurance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join our Midlands team, primarily based in Northampton with Birmingham as a possible location. You will lead geotechnical delivery across diverse projects, working within a 30+ Midlands team and national division.

Reporting to the Geo Regional Director for the Midlands, you will own the geotechnical strategy, deliver high-quality designs, and mentor colleagues, strengthening our presence in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience scoping and delivering geotechnical investigations and designs.
• Strong ground modelling and interpretive reporting skills.
• Experience designing geotechnical structures (foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures).
• Chartered status with ICE or equivalent.
• Degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (BEng/BSc or higher).

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering ground investigations and geotechnical designs
• Developing robust ground models
• Producing clear, high-quality interpretive reports
• Designing geotechnical structures including foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures and ground improvement
• Acting as a technical leader and growing the geotechnical capability within the Birmingham team

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Geotechnical design

Ground modelling

Interpretive reporting

Technical leadership

Independent delivery

Written & verbal communication

Education

Geotechnical or Civil Engineering degree (BEng, BSc or higher)

Chartered status with ICE or equivalent

Job description

Lead Geotechnical Engineer - Midlands Hybrid

2026-09-22T00:00:00

Northampton

Northamptonshire

GB

NN1 2

Any

2026-12-22T07:01:05.753

We're looking for a Principal or Technical Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team, primarily based in our Northampton office, although Birmingham could also be considered as a location. This is a genuine opportunity to play a key role in shaping and leading our geotechnical presence, take ownership, influence direction, and be part of a growing success story across the Midlands.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You'll take on a leading position within our Northampton team, acting as the focal point for geotechnical expertise locally while being supported by a wider Midlands team of 30+ geotechnical specialists and a national division of around 100.

Working under the leadership of Paul Eastwood, Geo Regional Director for the Midlands, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality geotechnical solutions across a diverse range of projects.

Your role will include:

• Leading and delivering ground investigations and geotechnical designs
• Developing robust ground models
• Producing clear, high-quality interpretive reports
• Designing geotechnical structures including foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures and ground improvement solutions
• Acting as a technical leader and growing the geotechnical capability within the Birmingham team

YOUR IMPACT

This role is about more than delivery, it's about building something. You'll play a key role in strengthening and expanding our geotechnical presence in Birmingham, helping to shape the team, influence projects, and deliver practical, high-quality solutions to real-world engineering challenges across the region.

Your work will directly contribute to the continued growth and success of our Midlands business, while being part of a collaborative and well-connected national network.

ABOUT YOU

You're an experienced geotechnical engineer with strong UK consultancy experience and a passion for delivering high-quality work.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience scoping and delivering geotechnical investigations and designs
• Strong ground modelling and interpretive reporting skills
• Experience designing a range of geotechnical structures
• Confidence working independently and leading technical delivery
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (BEng, BSc or higher)
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body

WHY JOIN US

We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.

We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.

We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.

Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!

Great Benefits

• Competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days
• private medical insurance
• group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more

Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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.