The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic early career Geoenvironmental Consultant within our infrastructure and environment team in Southampton. Our team provides contaminated land and ground engineering services to both the infrastructure and buildings 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 East region.
About The Role
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, 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.
Your Impact
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high‑quality geo‑environmental and geotechnical projects from the ground up. A significant proportion of your time will be spent on site initially, supervising ground investigations and ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with technical requirements. You will oversee activities such as drilling operations, well installation, sampling, and monitoring of groundwater and ground gas, acting as the key point of contact for contractors and supporting smooth day‑to‑day delivery. Beyond the fieldwork, you will translate site data into clear, insightful technical outputs that support project decision‑making. This includes preparing detailed interpretive reports and desk studies that align with relevant British Standards, industry guidance, and client expectations. Over time, you will continue to build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors while taking ownership of assignments, combining technical rigour with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach to ensure high standards of delivery throughout each project lifecycle.
About You
* 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 (e.g. BS EN 5930), industry guidance (e.g. 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.
Qualifications
* A BSc, MSc or BEng or higher qualification in a relevant subject (Environmental Science geology, civil engineering, environmental science, and Earth Sciences).
* CSCS card.
* SSSTs or IOSH equivalent site supervisor certificate.
* First aid training.
* Cat and Genny trained.
* Full UK driving licence.
Why Join Us
* We put people first: Were proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
* We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025, recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the worlds top 10 most sustainable companies 2025, named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
* We do what is right: Industry‑leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
* We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.
* Growth: Were on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland – we want you to be part of it!
* Great benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
* Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
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.
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