Geotechnical or Geoenvironmental Consultant

We're expanding our Geo Division in Newcastle and are seeking a Geotechnical Consultant or Geoenvironmental Consultant to join us. If you're looking for career progression and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects in sectors like renewables, defence, commercial, and residential, we would like to hear from you. Our Newcastle office offers a dynamic base for delivering transformative projects across the UK and beyond.

Our geo team collaborates closely with other disciplines across Stantec to support clients through the planning and construction process. We provide expertise in design and management of site investigations, interpreting field data, producing desk based and interpretative reports, undertaking hydrogeological and geotechnical assessments and offering pre-tender and construction phase support.

We have a diverse portfolio of work, typically delivered alongside a number of our other consultancy services, including a framework agreement which covers Scotland and the North of England. Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience working across a range of ground conditions and producing interpretative reports and is ready to take the next step in their career development as they work towards chartership.

Your Impact

In this role, you will be responsible for the design and management of site investigations (including producing health and safety documentation, on-site supervision (including trial pitting, soil and rock core logging to BS5930:2015+A1:2020 and sampling), undertaking and reviewing geo-environmental and geotechnical assessments, interpret ground investigation data, and develop practical design solutions for geotechnical design and land contamination. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will support the successful delivery of projects across sectors such as infrastructure and the built environment.

You will build trusted relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders, providing clear technical advice and ensuring projects are delivered to programme, budget, and quality standards. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, contribute to business development initiatives, and help drive innovation through modern analysis techniques and sustainable design approaches. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on major projects, develop your technical and commercial expertise, and grow your career within a globally recognised consultancy committed to creating communities that thrive.

About You

• Sufficient and appropriate post graduate experience in a consultancy or combined contractor based role.
• Working knowledge of relevant UK standards (e.g. BS5930 and BS10175), Industry Guidance (e.g. EA LC:RM), Eurocodes and NHBC Standards.
• Ability to soil and ideally core log in accordance with BS5930:2015+A1:2020.
• Supervision, reporting and management of geo-environmental assignments.
• Scheduling chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing.
• Monitoring of gas and groundwater levels and groundwater sampling.
• Liaison with sub-contractors and clients assisting in the delivery of projects.
• Technical report writing including Desk Studies, Ground Investigation Reports and Coal Mining Risk Assessments.
• Ability to interpret ground investigation data and produce clear, practical design recommendations.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements for Ground Investigations.
• Self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and independent thinker with an enthusiastic approach to work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage priorities, budgets, and deadlines.
• Effective communicator with confidence liaising with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of delivering value to clients.
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Working towards chartership with a relevant professional institution such as Institution of Environmental Science or Geological Society of London.

Why Join Us

• We put people first: We are 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 & Ireland - 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.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.