Principal or Technical Associate Geotechnical Engineer
We’re looking for a Principal or Technical Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join us in our Birmingham city centre office on Edmund Street and play a key role in shaping and leading our local geotechnical presence. This is a genuine opportunity to take ownership, influence direction, and be part of a growing success story in the Midlands.
About the Role
You’ll take on a leading position within our Birmingham team, acting as the focal point for geotechnical expertise locally while being supported by a wider Midlands team of 30+ geotechnical specialists and a national division of around 100.
Working under the leadership of Paul Eastwood, Geo Regional Director for the Midlands, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality geotechnical solutions across a diverse range of projects.
Your Role Includes
- Leading and delivering ground investigations and geotechnical designs
- Developing robust ground models
- Producing clear, high-quality interpretive reports
- Designing geotechnical structures including foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures and ground improvement solutions
- Acting as a technical leader and growing the geotechnical capability within the Birmingham team
Your Impact
This role is about more than delivery, it’s about building something.
You’ll play a key role in strengthening and expanding our geotechnical presence in Birmingham, helping to shape the team, influence projects, and deliver practical, high-quality solutions to real-world engineering challenges across the region.
Your work will directly contribute to the continued growth and success of our Midlands business, while being part of a collaborative and well‑connected national network.
About You
You’re an experienced geotechnical engineer with strong UK consultancy experience and a passion for delivering high-quality work.
We’ll Need
- Proven experience scoping and delivering geotechnical investigations and designs
- Strong ground modelling and interpretive reporting skills
- Experience designing a range of geotechnical structures
- Confidence working independently and leading technical delivery
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (BEng, BSc or higher)
- Chartered status with a relevant professional body
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.
Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
ReqID: 8626
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We’re looking for a Principal or Technical Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join us in our Birmingham city centre office on Edmund Street and play a key role in shaping and leading our local geotechnical presence. This is a genuine opportunity to take ownership, influence direction, and be part of a growing success story in the Midlands.
About the Role
You’ll take on a leading position within our Birmingham team, acting as the focal point for geotechnical expertise locally while being supported by a wider Midlands team of 30+ geotechnical specialists and a national division of around 100.
Working under the leadership of Paul Eastwood, Geo Regional Director for the Midlands, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality geotechnical solutions across a diverse range of projects.
Your Role Includes
- Leading and delivering ground investigations and geotechnical designs
- Developing robust ground models
- Producing clear, high-quality interpretive reports
- Designing geotechnical structures including foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures and ground improvement solutions
- Acting as a technical leader and growing the geotechnical capability within the Birmingham team
Your Impact
This role is about more than delivery, it’s about building something.
You’ll play a key role in strengthening and expanding our geotechnical presence in Birmingham, helping to shape the team, influence projects, and deliver practical, high-quality solutions to real-world engineering challenges across the region.
Your work will directly contribute to the continued growth and success of our Midlands business, while being part of a collaborative and well‑connected national network.
About You
You’re an experienced geotechnical engineer with strong UK consultancy experience and a passion for delivering high-quality work.
We’ll Need
- Proven experience scoping and delivering geotechnical investigations and designs
- Strong ground modelling and interpretive reporting skills
- Experience designing a range of geotechnical structures
- Confidence working independently and leading technical delivery
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (BEng, BSc or higher)
- Chartered status with a relevant professional body
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.
Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
ReqID: 8626
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