Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer | Team Lead | Energy in England

Are you considering a new challenge in the geotechnical field? Are you looking for an engineering firm where you can carry out responsible, sustainable projects, and where teams collaborate with each other while fostering each other's professional development? Stantec, with 31,000 experts working in 450 offices worldwide, is the company you'll want to work for.

We are currently seeking a Principal/Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join us ideally in Edinburgh (although other office locations will be considered for the right candidate). We are excited by the potential growth prospects, and this is a good opportunity to join an ambitious team that will provide you with plenty of scope for career progression in the coming years. We can offer the flexibility of a balance between home and office work, which will help maintain a good work‑life blend and effective teamwork.

As a geotechnical leader in our Ground Engineering Group, your main tasks will be to support team growth, provide project leadership, participate in geotechnical investigation campaigns, design structures and to act as a technical reviewer. With your accomplishments and recognised expertise, you will make decisions and technical recommendations when supporting the delivery of our UK programmes, primarily in the energy sector but with opportunities to support our work in land development and infrastructure development.

This role also involves leading and directing large‑scale geotechnical studies, including identifying and mitigating inherent risks. The successful candidate will be expected to manage complex technical situations and contribute to the advancement of the field by advising on and developing new methods, practices, and tools. Furthermore, the position requires active participation in staff leadership, coaching, and development, as well as leading and/or contributing to service proposals. Furthering the development of the geotechnical engineering discipline within Stantec across the UK and Ireland will also be expected.

About You

You will hold a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geological engineering, geology, or a related field, with a preference for a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Geotechnical Engineering. Candidates must possess extensive relevant experience, including substantial involvement in infrastructure projects. Chartered membership with a relevant organization, such as the ICE or Geological Society, is preferred, or the candidate should be actively working towards chartership. Excellent technical writing skills are essential for producing interpretative reports and proven experience in the design and analysis of geotechnical structures is also required, along with demonstrated leadership abilities in managing teams.

Most importantly, you will have a passion for delivering quality geotechnical solutions to our clients, which will be critical to your success.

Why Join us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great Projects: We are leading on transformational projects in water, infrastructure and residential sectors and have secured positions on nearly all UK Water Frameworks for AMP8. We are delivering a wide variety of projects that will make a real difference to our communities.
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

About Stantec

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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can support you.