Geoenvironmental Consultant

Stantec Northampton, England, United Kingdom Opportunity Stantec’s Energy team is growing and as such we are seeking a Geoenvironmental Consultant with an interest in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and hydrogeology to join our friendly and collaborative Ground Engineering team. You’ll play a key role in supporting our energy clients as they drive the clean energy transition and deliver major infrastructure projects across the UK. Project Focus Our team provides expertise in contaminated land, hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering, and ground investigations. This role focuses on the front end of project lifecycles—feasibility and planning—with a strong emphasis on EIA. Experience with Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and the Development Consent Order (DCO) process would be advantageous, though we welcome applicants keen to learn. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to infrastructure and community development projects, working within multidisciplinary teams from preliminary design through to construction. What You’ll Do Support feasibility and planning stages of energy and infrastructure projects. Prepare and review Phase 1 desk studies and contaminated land reports. Collect, review, and interpret ground investigation and laboratory data. Contribute to scoping reports, Preliminary Environmental Information Reports (PEIR) and Environmental Statements (ES). Write clear, concise, and technically robust reports tailored to client needs. Collaborate across disciplines and attend site visits or consultation events as required. About You A degree in geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, environmental science, or a related subject. Experience in environmental/engineering consultancy or ground investigation contracting. Experience in contributing to/delivering EIAs. Strong technical writing and communication skills. Knowledge of hydrogeology and contaminated land assessment. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A full UK driving licence. Motivation to work toward chartership with a relevant professional body. Desirable Skills Experience preparing PEIRs, ESs, and technical documents for DCO applications. Why Join Stantec? At Stantec, You’ll Enjoy A competitive benefits package. A strong culture of learning and professional development. A supportive, collaborative environment. The chance to make a real impact in the clean energy transition. The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. 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. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr