Overview

Geo-environmental or Geotechnical Consultant / Senior is sought to join the Geo Division in Exeter. If you’re looking for career progression and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects in sectors like renewables, defence, commercial, and residential, we would like to hear from you. The Exeter office offers a dynamic base for delivering transformative projects across the UK and beyond.

Based at the Exeter Science Park, the office is located at Junction 29 of the M5, with cycle routes and public transport from Exeter City Centre. The space is a modern work environment with views across Exeter and east Devon, and includes Stantec’s technical disciplines that focus on water, ecology, infrastructure, and development sectors. Our geo team collaborates with other disciplines to support clients through planning and construction, providing expertise in scoping site investigations, interpreting field data, producing interpretive reports, and offering construction phase support. Some upcoming projects involve innovative systems and alternative approaches to manage ground risk in karstic environments, slope stability, and brownfield remediation across the southwest.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience across a range of ground conditions and producing interpretative reports, and who is ready to take the next step in their career development toward chartership.

About You

Your academic qualifications will include a BEng, BSc, or higher in Contaminated Land, Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, and you will be working toward Chartership with a relevant institution. Alternatively, you may hold a first degree in Geology with an MSc in Contaminated Land or Geotechnical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification. You should thoroughly understand ground investigation techniques and have proven experience in scoping and managing these activities. You will lead in scheduling chemical and geotechnical testing, both in situ and laboratory, and be capable of interpreting results accurately. You will have developing experience in writing clear interpretive reports. Travel into the office regularly is expected as part of our hybrid working practice. You will be self-motivated, proactive, enjoy solving technical challenges as part of a collaborative team, and deliver successful outcomes for clients. The employer for this position is Stantec Hydrock Limited, part of the Stantec group of companies.

Responsibilities

• Scoping site investigations and managing ground investigation activities.
• Interpreting field data and producing interpretive reports.
• Providing construction phase support.
• Scheduling chemical and geotechnical testing (in situ and laboratory) and interpreting results.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support planning and development projects.
• Travel to client sites and offices as required by hybrid work arrangements.

What We Offer

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition for hard work and career progression
• Opportunities to develop technical and soft skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

Culture and Equal Opportunity

Stantec champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. We aim to accommodate all employees fairly and welcome any relevant accessibility or neurodiverse considerations in the application process so appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group of companies.

Exeter, England, United Kingdom