Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer | Team Lead | Energy

Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer | Team Lead | Energy

Stantec, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Are you considering a new challenge in the geotechnical field? Seeking an engineering firm where you can carry out responsible, sustainable projects and where teams collaborate and foster 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 (though 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 flexibility between home and office work, which helps 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 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 also in land development and infrastructure development. This role also involves leading and directing large‑scale geotechnical studies, 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.

The position requires active participation in staff leadership, coaching, and development, as well as leading and/or contributing to service proposals. Furtherising the development of the geotechnical engineering discipline within Stantec across the UK and Ireland will also be expected. We can offer you many benefits, including a competitive benefits package, a strong culture of learning and development, and a great work environment.

As we look to further diversify and grow our wider Stantec UK business, you will potentially be presented with opportunities across our diversified business lines to further your career.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geological engineering, geology, or a related field (preference for a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Geotechnical Engineering).
• 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 active pursuit of chartership.
• Excellent technical writing skills for producing interpretative reports.
• Proven experience in the design and analysis of geotechnical structures.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing teams.
• Passion for delivering quality geotechnical solutions to clients.

• Our People Culture: A close‑knit team with a friendly and collaborative environment.
• Growth:
  Exciting growth journey across the UK.
• Awards:
  International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work – Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards; top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies.
• Great Benefits:
  Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great Projects:
  Leading transformational projects in water, infrastructure and residential sectors, securing positions on nearly all UK Water Frameworks for AMP
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• Industry‑leading training, development and paid professional subscriptions.

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…