Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Consultant to join our delivery of contaminated land and ground engineering services across a diverse range of projects in sectors including renewables, defence, justice, commercial, and residential.

• Collaborate closely with other disciplines across Stantec to support clients through all stages of a project’s lifecycle.
• Perform preliminary risk assessments, scope ground investigations, and interpret field data.
• Produce interpretative reports, remediation method statements, geotechnical design reports, and provide construction phase support.
• Lead supervision, reporting and management of geo projects.
• Prepare clear, concise, and technically robust reports tailored to client needs.
• Contribute to innovative systems and alternative approaches to manage ground risk in karstic environments, slope stability, and remediation of brownfield sites.

• Strong commitment to Health and Safety and environmental protection during ground investigations.
• Good working knowledge of relevant and up‑to‑date British Standards (e.g., BS EN 5930), Industry Guidance (e.g., EA LCRM) and NHBC Standards.
• Self‑motivated team player with excellent communication, problem‑solving and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• A BSc, MSc, BEng or higher qualification in Environmental Science, Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or Earth Sciences.
• Substantial post‑graduate experience in the geo industry.
• Experience in managing and supervising geo projects.

Our Geo team collaborates closely with other disciplines across Stantec to support clients through all stages of a project’s lifecycle. We are located in our Exeter office at the Science Park off the M5 Jct 29, a modern, collaborative, and agile working space with panoramic views over east Devon and a recently opened gym. The team works on innovative projects involving ground risk management in karstic environments, slope stability and remediation of brownfield sites across the south‑west.

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, delivering sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities through skilful planning, design and delivery of infrastructure. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on multiple grounds.

We commit to inclusive work environments and supporting world‑class talent.

• Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, and free private medical insurance.
• Discounted gym membership and flexible working arrangements.
• Industry‑leading training and development plus paid professional subscriptions.
• Great projects across all sectors in the UK.

If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.