Industrial Placement Geo Consultant - Newcastle September 2025

Key Info:

• Location: Newcastle
• Anticipated start: September 2025

We are not able to provide a Skilled Worker visa for this position. You will need to be eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship to be considered for this role. Please do not apply if you have limited leave to enter or remain in the UK e.g. a visitor visa a student/graduate visa or an employersponsored visa from a previous employer.

Role Overview:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a part qualified graduate student to join our GeoEnvironmental team in our Newcastle office. Join our Industrial Placement Scheme where youll gain exposure to complex project work and where you will find support from a wealth of geotechnical and geoenvironmental talent.

Geo is one of our core disciplines at Hydrock now Stantec. It is where we came from (Our MD has a Geo background) and it accounts for around 30 of our business today.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Working as part of an experienced team to design and deliver geoenvironmental consultancy support to a range of clients including property developers agents planners commercial and residential developers
• Assisting in the design and management of geoenvironmental and/or geotechnical assignments including desk studies ground investigations (factual and interpretative) human health groundwater and gas risk assessments and preparation of Remediation Method Statements
• Involvement with both sitebased fieldwork as well as officebased reporting

Youll be set up for success if you have:

• Be partway through a relevant degree BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons)
• A desire to learn from experienced geotechnical and geoenvironmental talent
• An eagerness to learn about soil logging
• A strong interest in learning how to use AutoCAD
• Strong interpersonal skills and the willingness to work as part of a team selfmotivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Energy enthusiasm positivity cando see our values!

Please note that due to the large number of applications we receive it may take some time for us to get back to you. Rest assured our team carefully reviews every application to ensure we find the best fit for the role. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through the process and we will provide an update as soon as possible.

Whats great about the Stantec Group
As a global design leader with over 30000 engineers architects scientists and project managers the Stantec Group 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 neighborhood 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 4000 is both agile and influential able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether youre just starting your career or are an experienced professional your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking ensuring everyones ideas are heard.

Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that were stronger together. By merging Hydrocks capabilities with Stantecs multidisciplinary services in buildings infrastructure environmental science energy and sustainability were uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market providing a powerful platform for future growth.

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 Group champions diversity equity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer were 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 application individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of theprotected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection assessment and employment experience so we ask with are made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.

Ready to Take the Next Step

Once youve applied through our careers site we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application.

If shortlisted youll first connect with our Talent Acquisition Team for a prescreening call (about 30 minutes) to discuss your motivation and interest in the role. From there successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

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