Geotechnical Consultant

Looking for the next step in your geotechnical career?

At Stantec, you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the infrastructure, energy, environmental and development sectors, helping clients solve complex ground engineering challenges and deliver sustainable solutions.

We're looking for a Geotechnical Consultant to join our team in Northampton, with Birmingham also considered as a potential base location. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid consultancy experience who enjoys combining ground investigation, geotechnical assessment and design, and is looking to further develop their technical expertise within a collaborative and growing team.

You'll work on projects ranging from major infrastructure schemes and energy developments through to residential, commercial and regeneration projects, gaining exposure to a broad variety of ground conditions, engineering challenges and technical solutions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Geotechnical Consultant, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality geotechnical solutions for a wide range of clients and projects.

Working alongside experienced geotechnical, geo-environmental and multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from site investigation and assessment through to design and construction support.

Your role will include:

• Planning, managing and interpreting ground investigations.
• Developing ground models and undertaking geotechnical assessments.
• Producing clear, concise and high-quality interpretive reports.
• Undertaking geotechnical analysis and contributing to the design of foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, slopes and ground improvement solutions.
• Providing technical input across a diverse range of projects and sectors.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of projects through effective technical and commercial awareness.

YOUR IMPACT

From major infrastructure and energy projects to residential and commercial developments, your work will help clients better understand ground conditions, manage risk and deliver practical engineering solutions.

You'll apply your technical expertise to real-world challenges, helping to shape projects from initial investigation through to construction while contributing to sustainable outcomes for communities and the environment.

This is an opportunity to broaden your experience, work on technically challenging projects and continue developing your career alongside some of the industry's most experienced geotechnical professionals.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for a motivated geotechnical professional who enjoys solving engineering challenges and delivering high-quality technical work.

You'll bring:

• Experience delivering geotechnical investigations, assessments and reporting within a consultancy environment.
• Strong ground modelling and interpretive reporting skills.
• Experience undertaking geotechnical analysis and contributing to design solutions.
• Knowledge of foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, slopes and ground improvement techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

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 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. 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 [email protected]  and we will talk to you about how we can support you.