As we move through 2026, Stantec’s Environmental Services Team is redefining the intersection of engineering and ecology. We are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing regional hubs in Warrington, Leeds, and Newcastle.
In this pivotal role you will act as a strategic leader, providing technical excellence and shaping how we manage ground risk across some of the UK’s most critical infrastructure programmes. With the AMP8 investment cycle at its peak, you will provide strategic oversight of our work with major clients such as United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, and Northumbrian Water.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Advisory: Managing complex geotechnical risks for high‑profile infrastructure projects from feasibility through to construction.
* Technical Governance: Overseeing the preparation and approval of interpretative geotechnical reports and the design/analysis of sophisticated geotechnical structures.
* Team & Talent Development: Mentoring Senior and Graduate engineers across our hubs, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovative thinking.
* Business Development: Supporting our strategic growth by identifying new opportunities and building lasting relationships with key stakeholders and joint venture partners in the Northern markets.
About You
You are an industry‑recognised professional with a deep passion for geotechnical engineering and a desire to challenge the status quo. You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline and are a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Geologist (CGeol) with a relevant institution such as the ICE or the Geological Society.
With extensive experience in the UK consultancy environment, you possess a masterly understanding of ground investigation design, data acquisition, and complex interpretative reporting. You are a collaborative leader who can translate intricate technical challenges into clear, actionable strategies for our clients. You thrive on delivering quality solutions that not only meet engineering requirements but also provide lasting environmental and community benefits in 2026 and beyond.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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.
If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
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