Principal or Technical Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Company: Stantec
Apply for the Principal or Technical Associate Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Overview

You will lead the geotechnical presence in the Midlands, serving as the local focal point while supported by a regional team. You will deliver high-quality geotechnical solutions across diverse projects, shaping ground investigations, models, and foundations. You’ll act as a technical leader, growing capability within the Birmingham team and influencing project direction. This role offers the chance to contribute to a growing Midlands business within a collaborative national network.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid / Flexible working
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus schemes
  • Enhanced pension plan
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance included

Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver ground investigations and geotechnical designs
  • Develop robust ground models
  • Produce clear, high-quality interpretive reports
  • Design geotechnical structures including foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures and ground improvement solutions
  • Act as a technical leader and grow geotechnical capability within the Birmingham team

Key requirements

  • 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
  • Chartered status with a relevant professional body
  • Degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (BEng, BSc or higher)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Leadership and technical delivery
  • Independent working
  • Ground investigations
  • Geotechnical design of foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures
  • Ground modelling

Posted: September 14th, 2026