Geo-Environmental Consultant

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic early career Geoenvironmental Consultant within our infrastructure and environment team in Cardiff.

Our team provides contaminated land, hydrogeological and ground engineering services to both the infrastructure and building sector. We work holistically with diverse teams to provide high‑quality, value‑driven services that support the construction and redevelopment of sites within the South Wales region.

Your day‑to‑day tasks will involve a mix of field and office‑based work, with a strong initial focus on site‑based work. You will supervise field investigations for contaminated sites and geotechnical sites. This includes overseeing drilling, well construction, testing, and conducting groundwater sampling and water‑level monitoring along with ground gas monitoring. Following this fieldwork, you will prepare high‑quality interpretive technical reports. While the balance between site and office work will vary over time, the initial workload is expected to be primarily site‑based.

• Post‑graduate experience in a geo‑environmental industry.
• Experience working for a contractor and/or geotechnical/geoenvironmental experience would also be highly desirable.
• Good working knowledge of relevant and up to date British Standards (eg BS EN 5930), Industry Guidance (eg EA LC:RM) and NHBC Standards.
• Supervision, reporting and management of geo‑environmental assignments.
• Monitoring of gas and groundwater levels and groundwater sampling.
• Liaison with sub‑contractors and clients assisting in the delivery of projects.
• Technical report writing (including Desk Studies).
• Strong commitment to Health and Safety and environmental protection during ground investigations.
• Self‑motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and independent thinker with an enthusiastic approach to work.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• CSCS card.
• SSSTs or IOSH equivalent site supervisor certificate.
• First Aid training.
• Cat and Genny trained.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• A BSc, MSc or BEng or higher qualification in a relevant subject (Environmental Science geology, civil engineering, environmental science, and Earth Sciences).

• Our People Culture:
  We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
• Great Benefits:
  Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I.
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

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.