Key Takeaways
- Graduate Geo-Environmental / Geo-Technical Engineer role in Birmingham.
- Work on diverse projects including renewables, defence, commercial, and residential developments.
- Opportunity to gain professional chartership (CGeol, CEng, CSci, or CEnv).
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
About the Role
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Geo-Environmental / Geo-Technical Engineer in our Birmingham office, where you will be part of our multidisciplinary Environmental Services team. You will work on a diverse and exciting range of projects across key sectors, including renewables, defence, commercial, and residential developments. The role offers an excellent balance between hands-on, on-site tasks and office-based consultancy work.
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Designing, scoping, and managing site investigations, including on-site supervision, soil and rock logging, and environmental sampling.
- Analysing field data and authoring comprehensive factual and interpretative reports.
- Conducting qualitative and quantitative geo-environmental and geotechnical risk assessments to support site development and remediation.
- Providing expert geo advice throughout the design, planning, and construction phases on multidisciplinary schemes.
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. We will provide a structured professional progression plan supporting you to achieve professional chartership status ( CGeol , CEng , CSci , or CEnv ) with relevant bodies such as The Geological Society of London (GSL) , the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) , the Institute of Environmental Sciences (IES) ,and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).
Your Impact
In this role, your mix of fieldwork and technical consultancy will directly help clients navigate complex ground conditions and environmental requirements across critical national sectors. Working as part of an integrated team, your input will ensure sustainable land use, support renewable energy infrastructure, and deliver high-quality outcomes for local communities.
About You
Along with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, or Environmental Science that is accredited by a relevant professional body (such as The Geological Society , ICE , IES , or CIWEM ), you will be:
- A Perseverer – You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
- An Adapter – You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
- A Focused Individual – You focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.
- A Collaborator – You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
- An Eager Learner – You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
Work Pattern: You will come into the office 4 days per week.
Right to Work: Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
Why Join Us?
- 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