Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Ground Risk & Design Lead

Stantec; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Environmental Services Team in the UK. You will lead desk studies, interpret complex geotechnical reports and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver substantial infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.

You will mentor junior engineers, promote digital workflows, and advance design through ground risk intelligence, with a strong focus on sustainable solutions and nature-positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology or related discipline.
• Chartered or nearing chartership with ICE or Geological Society.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of complex desk studies and interpretative geotechnical reports.
• Analyse sophisticated geotechnical structures and provide clear ground risk intelligence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support design and delivery.
• Mentor graduates and junior engineers to uphold high technical standards.

Skills

Geotechnical Eng

Desk Studies

Report Writing

Team Leadership

Digital Tools

Education

Geotech Degree

ICE Chartership

Tools

PLAXIS

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Environmental Services Team in the UK. You will lead desk studies, interpret complex geotechnical reports and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver substantial infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.

You will mentor junior engineers, promote digital workflows, and advance design through ground risk intelligence, with a strong focus on sustainable solutions and nature-positive outcomes.