At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to support key geotechnical and infrastructure projects across the UK.
- Company: Stantec, a leading firm in energy and resources with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and professional progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with strong support for your career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on essential UK energy developments while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering and a passion for the energy transition.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible. Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.
The Opportunity
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer in either Manchester, Warrington, Reading, London or one of our Scottish offices, where you will be part of a market-leading Energy & Resources team.
About The Role
As a graduate engineer, you will balance technical learning with practical project delivery to support key geotechnical and infrastructure projects across the UK. You will sit within a growing national team of dedicated specialists, gaining exposure to a wide range of geotechnical skills from site investigation and ground characterisation through to technical design. Your core responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in the preparation of detailed specifications for ground investigations.
- Analysing geological data and writing Ground Investigation Reports (GIRs).
- Conducting geotechnical design calculations for foundations, slope stability, or earthworks.
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualifications for this role are Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Chartered Geologist (CGeol) status with the Geological Society of London (GSL).
Your Impact
In this role, you will help lay the groundwork for essential UK energy and infrastructure developments. Supporting projects across Transmission & Distribution as well as Water & Gas, your contribution to ground characterisation, site investigations, and foundational design will directly ensure structural safety and resilience. Working alongside experienced engineers and geologists, your day-to-day efforts will translate complex subsurface data into deliverable engineering solutions, leaving a positive and lasting legacy for the communities we serve.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, and a keen interest in the energy transition, you will also 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.
Why Join Us?
What we can offer you:
- 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
Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer (Energy) - Manchester/Reading/Scotland - 2027 in High Wycombe employer: Stantec UK
Stantec is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. With award-winning recognition for its workplace environment and a commitment to sustainability, employees enjoy competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and access to industry-leading training opportunities. Join our Birmingham or London offices to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to shaping sustainable landscapes and thriving communities.
