Senior / Principal Geotechnical Consultant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior / Principal Geotechnical Consultant to join our growing Geo Division in our Stoke-on-Trent office.

The Team – Our Geo Division

Geo is one of our core disciplines and is constantly growing. Some of executive board have come from a Geo background!

We are a leading consultancy firm specialising in geo-environmental and geotechnical engineering. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, we deliver high-quality solutions to clients across various sectors, including renewables, commercial, industrial, residential, infrastructure and aviation.

The Role

Our geotechnical design team advise on scoping of site investigations, interpretation of field data, production of geotechnical design report and construction phase support. A number of our forthcoming projects involve large scale earthworks, including surcharging, ground improvements and interactions with our remediation team. We also develop optioneering systems and promote viable alternatives to the standard approaches which includes challenging brownfield sites.

We are looking for someone who has been working in the field for a number of years and is ready to take that next step in their development.

What skills and attributes are we looking for?

• Geotechnical practitioners with substantial design experience gained in the UK.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics and soil/structure interaction.
• Significant geotechnical design experience including writing GDR and EWS (to CD622 and EC7).
• BEng, BSc or higher qualification in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering and Chartered Member of a relevant institution. Alternatively, a first degree in Geology with an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of ground investigation techniques and experience in specifying geotechnical testing (in-situ and laboratory) while interpreting results accurately.
• Experience in the specification and design of geotechnical structures (foundations, earthworks, ground improvement, slopes, embankments, gravity structures, nails, anchors, embedded walls etc).
• Experience in the design, supervision and verification of earthworks projects is highly desirable.
• A working knowledge of software tools such as Oasys Pile, Alp, PDisp, Adsec, ADC, Rocscience Slide, WALLAP, AutoCAD, and Excel. Some experience in the use of Plaxis 3D or other FE software would be desirable.
• Experienced in writing interpretive geotechnical reports.
• Self-motivated team player with good people skills.
• Integrity and credibility. People want to work with you (customers and colleagues).
• Believes in our ethos.

About Stantec

As a global design leader with over 31,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, Stantec is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighbourhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.

In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone’s ideas are heard.

What We Offer:

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

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

The 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. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.

We consider all applications individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask that you make us aware of any physical or neurodiverse conditions within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.

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 of companies.

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