As a graduate engineer, you will balance technical learning with practical project delivery to support key environmental and ground engineering projects across the UK. You will sit within our national geo-environmental team of specialists-part of the wider Ground Engineering Group-and collaborate with a broad network of other GEO professionals across Stantec. While your core focus will be on Energy & Resources projects, you will also have opportunities to work across multidisciplinary teams in other sectors. Your core responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in preparing qualitative and quantitative environmental risk assessments for land and water quality.
- Analysing site data and drafting comprehensive technical reports, desk studies, and environmental assessments.
- Opportunities to support on-site field works, including soil and groundwater sampling, monitoring, and site supervision.
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across Transmission & Distribution, Waste & Generation, Minerals & Resources, Hydropower, Nuclear, and Water sectors.
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional chartership pathways supported for this role include Chartered Geologist (CGeol) with the Geological Society of London (GSL) , Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) , or Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) with the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) .
Your Impact In this role, you will help assess and protect land and water environments for critical UK infrastructure and energy developments. Supporting projects across Transmission & Distribution, Nuclear, Hydropower, Minerals, and Waste, your work will directly inform sustainable land development and environmental compliance. Working alongside a national network of specialists, your technical development will contribute to delivering safe, resilient, and sustainable solutions for our clients and communities.
Take a look at our Energy business line here: Energy Consulting Services | Stantec, and review the career journey of some of our early careers' professionals here: Career Stories | Stantec
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a BSc in Geology or a relevant science or engineering discipline , you will be:
- 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.
- An Eager Learner - You have a keen interest in major infrastructure and data-driven decision-making, using new knowledge to anticipate how situations unfold.
- A Collaborator - You work effectively with diverse engineering, digital, and asset management specialists, considering others' perspectives to shape better outcomes.
- A Problem-Solver - You possess strong analytical skills, love to give your thoughts based on what you see and are unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
Stantec is a global civil engineering, design and consulting firm helping society and the environment grow and prosper. 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.
- A competitive salary
- Private medical insurance
- A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
- Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
- Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
- 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)
Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer (Energy) - Manchester/Warrington/Shrewsbury - 2027 employer: Stantec Inc.
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