Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

We are looking for a Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Southwest & Wales team, based out of our offices in Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter, with a particular focus on ground characterisation and geotechnical assessment/design.

The role will support a diverse portfolio of projects across Southwest England and Wales, working closely with our established multidisciplinary teams in Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of developments, infrastructure and regeneration projects, helping clients understand and manage ground-related risks from project inception through to delivery.

You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with structural and civil engineers, environmental specialists and other technical experts across a wide variety of sectors.

About The Role:

As a Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of ground investigation scopes, developing ground models, geotechnical modelling and design works, interpretation, reporting and technical advice.

Your work will include;

Planning and managing geotechnical ground investigations and surveys.

Developing ground investigation scopes, specifications and schedules.

Reviewing and interpreting geological mapping, ground investigation data, borehole logs, trial pits and laboratory testing

Review or peer review of Geotechnical Reports.

Developing robust ground models and geological interpretations.

Geotechnical analysis, with experience in ground modelling and various analysis software.

Undertaking geotechnical assessments and providing practical engineering recommendations.

Preparing high-quality technical reports and specifications, including Geotechnical Design Reports (GDRs), for a wide variety of geotechnical design solutions.

Working with multidisciplinary project teams to identify and manage ground-related risks.

Liaising with clients, contractors, drilling contractors and other external stakeholders.

Supporting the development of junior and early-career geotechnical professionals.

Depending on experience, taking responsibility for technical delivery, project management and client relationships.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer with a strong interest and background in geology, ground investigation and geotechnical design.

A degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.

Significant professional experience within geotechnical engineering, engineering geology or geological investigation.

Strong experience in planning, supervising and interpreting geological/geotechnical ground investigations.

Experience interpreting geological and ground investigation data and developing ground models.

Knowledge of geotechnical principles, ground conditions and the engineering behaviour of soils and rocks.

Proficient skills in using industry-standard software tools such as Oasys Pile, ALP PDisp, Rocscience Slide, GEO5 Retaining Wall, AutoCAD and Excel. Experience with, or interest in, Plaxis 3D or other Finite Element (FE) software is a plus.

Experience producing technical reports, including Geotechnical Design Reports, Geotechnical Feedback Reports and Technical Notes.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Chartered status, or a clear commitment towards professional chartership, would be advantageous.

WHY JOIN US

• We put people first: We're 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 (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• 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.

Why 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 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.