Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant | Energy

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Annual leave with buy/sell option

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Reading is seeking a Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant to lead groundwater and contaminated-land projects and to shape major site investigations.

You will design and supervise field investigations, interpret data, produce risk assessments and technical reports, and mentor junior staff while also supporting business development. This role offers a collaborative, supportive team, hybrid working, and opportunities to influence projects across the Energy and

Qualifications

• Degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology or related discipline; MSc preferred.
• Experience in groundwater studies for contaminated-site management and remediation.
• Ability to design, manage and supervise ground investigations and interpret groundwater, soil and gas data.
• Strong report writing and risk assessment skills; client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead groundwater and contaminated-land projects from scoping to delivery.
• Design, manage and supervise field investigations and sampling campaigns.
• Interpret data and prepare comprehensive risk assessments and technical reports.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development and client relationships.

Skills

Groundwater studies

Hydrogeology

Environmental science

Risk assessment

Technical reporting

Client communication

Education

MSc in Hydrogeology

Chartered status (or in progress)

Job description

Contaminated land and groundwater management sit at the intersection of environmental responsibility and technical complexity. Getting it right matters, not just for regulatory compliance, but for the communities, ecosystems and businesses that depend on clean, safe ground and water environments.

At Stantec, our Energy and Resources Group is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant to play a key role in that growth. If you have built solid experience in groundwater and contaminated land consultancy and you are ready for a role where your expertise shapes major projects and develops the people around you, this could be exactly the right next step.

About The Role

Based in Reading, you will join a strong, collaborative team delivering high-quality geoenvironmental services across contaminated land, groundwater and hydrogeology projects.

Your work will span the full project lifecycle: scoping and managing field investigations, groundwater sampling and aquifer testing, data interpretation, risk assessment and technical reporting. You will communicate findings clearly to clients and stakeholders, mentor junior staff and contribute to business development as the team continues to expand.

This is a role with real variety. Projects across the Energy and Resources sector bring different challenges, different site conditions and different client needs, and the breadth of that portfolio is something the team genuinely values.

A full clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel to UK offices and project sites are required.

Your Impact

The assessments you lead and the reports you produce will directly inform how contaminated sites are managed, remediated and ultimately returned to productive use. Your technical judgement will help clients navigate complex ground and groundwater challenges with confidence, and your recommendations will leave sites and the environments around them in a genuinely better condition.

The junior colleagues you mentor will carry the skills and standards you help build throughout their careers. At the senior level, that influence is one of the most rewarding parts of the role.

About You

You hold a degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology or a related discipline, with an MSc preferred though not essential. You are Chartered or actively working towards it with a recognised professional body.

You bring relevant experience in groundwater studies applied to contaminated-site management and remediation, ideally in a consulting environment. You are comfortable designing, managing and supervising ground investigations, and you have solid experience in groundwater sampling, soil and gas data interpretation, and the preparation of comprehensive risk assessments and technical reports.

You communicate clearly and confidently with clients and colleagues alike, approach problem-solving with both rigour and pragmatism, and bring the people skills that make multidisciplinary teams work well together. You are interested in providing technical leadership, and you are looking for an environment that will support and reward that ambition.

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 in 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 professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan to support you in becoming chartered.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group, and a wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• 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, discounted gym membership, and lots more.
• Hybrid/Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible work.

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