Graduate Geo-Environmental​/Geo-Technical Consultant - Plymouth

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Final date to receive applications: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

We’re looking for a Graduate Geo-technical / Geo-environmental consultant to join our highly successful Geoteam in our Plymouth office, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme, where you'll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet, and society.

We have a fantastic opportunity where you'll work on a diverse range of projects in sectors like renewable energy, defense, commercial, and residential, offering a good balance between on-site and consultancy-based tasks.

Our geo team collaborates closely with other disciplines across Stantec to support clients through the planning and construction process. We provide expertise in site investigations, interpreting field data, producing reports, and offering construction phase support.

As a Stantec graduate, you will develop your expertise within an interdisciplinary environment, benefiting from strong support from office and technical colleagues, as well as guidance from senior staff within our open and collaborative culture.

Your role:

The work includes delivering geo-environmental / geotechnical services such as designing and managing site investigations, on-site supervision, logging, sampling, report writing, and risk assessment.

You will work as part of integrated project teams of geo-environmental and geotechnical specialists, and an understanding of related disciplines (civils, structural, transport, air quality, acoustics, flood risk) will be beneficial.

Take a look at one of our projects - Co-operative Group Limited - Mega Regional Distribution Hub, and review the career journey of some of our graduates here:
Stantec | Career Stories.

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a degree and/or master’s qualification in a relevant subject (geology, civil engineering, environmental science, etc.), and a keen interest in our industry, we’d love to receive your application if you are:

• An Adapter: Able to remain calm in new and changing situations, switching between tasks effectively.
• A Perseverer: Able to stay composed in setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence.
• A Collaborator: Able to work effectively with diverse teams, considering others’ perspectives.
• A Problem-Solver: Enthusiastic about sharing ideas and challenging conventional thinking.

Please note, our graduates are expected to work in the office a minimum of 4 days per week to ensure adequate support and team integration.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits including holiday buy and sell, income protection, and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to support your long-term career
• Professional development support to attain professional status
• A collaborative team environment and access to ERG networks (Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely without restrictions.

For questions, please see our Graduate FAQs. We look forward to your application!

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The Stantec community includes over 32,000 employees across more than 450 locations worldwide. We have been working in the UK for over 150 years, focusing on sustainable, healthy, and prosperous community development through planning, designing, and managing infrastructure projects.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination on any grounds. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive environment that attracts and develops talent. If you are excited about this role but worry about experience alignment, we encourage you to apply.

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