Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Stantec; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Consultant to contribute to scoping site investigations, produce geotechnical reports, and support construction phase activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UK-based design practices, experience in geotechnical structures, and proficiency with industry-standard software. This role offers opportunities for career progression and involvement in diverse projects across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to write clear and comprehensive interpretive geotechnical reports.
• Experience in specifying geotechnical testing accurately.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to scoping site investigations and interpret field data.
• Produce Geotechnical Design Reports (GDR) and Earthworks Specifications (EWS).
• Provide construction phase support for geotechnical works.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Soil mechanics

Soil/structure interaction

Ground investigation techniques

Geotechnical testing

Site investigations

Education

BEng, BSc, or higher degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Chartered Member of a relevant institution

First degree in Geology with MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Oasys Pile

AutoCAD

Excel

Plaxis 3D

Job description

Overview

We’re expanding our Geo Division in Birmingham and are seeking a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Consultant to join us. Geo is a core discipline within Stantec, with support from executive leaders who have risen through our ranks. If you’re looking for career progression and the opportunity to work on diverse projects in sectors like renewables, commercial, and aviation, we would like to hear from you.

Our geotechnical design team advises on scoping site investigations, interpretation of field data, production of geotechnical design reports, and construction phase support. Some forthcoming projects involve large-scale earthworks, including surcharging, ground improvements and interactions with our remediation team. We also develop pioneering systems and promote viable alternatives to standard approaches, which include challenging brownfield sites.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who has worked in the field for several years and is ready to take that next step in their development.

We’re looking for experienced geotechnical practitioners with a strong foundation in UK-based design practices. You’ll bring a deep understanding of soil mechanics and soil/structure interaction, coupled with significant experience in geotechnical design, including creating Geotechnical Design Reports (GDR) and Earthworks Specifications (EWS) to CD622 and EC7 standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to scoping site investigations and interpret field data to support geotechnical design.
• Produce Geotechnical Design Reports (GDR) and Earthworks Specifications (EWS) aligned with CD622 and EC7 standards.
• Provide construction phase support and oversight for geotechnical works.
• Engage in projects involving large-scale earthworks, surcharging, ground improvements, and coordination with remediation teams.
• Develop and promote innovative systems and viable alternatives to standard approaches, including work on challenging brownfield sites.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver geotechnical solutions across renewables, commercial, and aviation sectors.

Qualifications

• BEng, BSc, or higher degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering; Chartered Member of a relevant institution. Alternatively, a first degree in Geology with an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Thorough understanding of ground investigation techniques and proven experience in specifying geotechnical testing (in situ and laboratory) with the ability to interpret results accurately.
• Experience in the specification and design of geotechnical structures, including foundations, earthworks, ground improvement, slopes, embankments, gravity structures, nails, anchors, and embedded walls. Experience in designing, supervising, and verifying earthworks projects is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Oasys Pile, Alp, PDisp, Adsec, ADC, Rocscience Slide, WALLAP, AutoCAD, and Excel. Plaxis 3D or other Finite Element (FE) software experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to write clear and comprehensive interpretive geotechnical reports.

About Stantec and Inclusion

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.

EEO Statement: Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, 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 complies 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. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.