Graduate scheme
With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible. Join our 2026 Graduate Programme in our Northampton office and help deliver sustainable projects that benefit our communities, planet, and society. You will work across a diverse range of sectors including renewable energy, defence, commercial, and residential, enjoying a balanced mix of on-site and consultancy-based work.
Our Geo team collaborates closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines to support clients through planning and construction. You will contribute to scoping site investigations, interpreting field data, producing interpretative reports, and providing support during construction phases. As a Stantec graduate, you’ll develop your expertise in a creative, interdisciplinary environment with strong support from both office and technical teams, and guidance from senior staff within our open, collaborative culture.
About The Role
In this role, you will deliver geo-environmental and geotechnical services as part of integrated project teams. Collaboration with related disciplines—such as civil and structural engineering, transport, air quality, acoustics, and flood risk—will be beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and management of site investigations, including on-site supervision, logging, and sampling.
- Factual and interpretative report writing.
- Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment.
- Working as part of integrated project teams of geo-environmental and geotechnical specialists.
- Applying an understanding of related disciplines to shape better project outcomes.
About You
We value your potential over past experience. You will have a degree and/or master’s in a relevant subject (e.g., geology, civil engineering, environmental science) and a genuine interest in our industry. We are looking for people who are:
- An Adapter: Calm and effective in changing situations, able to switch comfortably between dynamic tasks.
- A Perseverer: Composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
- A Collaborator: Effective working with diverse teams and perspectives to shape better outcomes.
- A Problem-Solver: Keen to share insights based on evidence and unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
Working Arrangements
To support your development and ensure appropriate team support, graduates are asked to attend the office a minimum of four days per week.
Application Timeline
Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible, as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary.
- Private medical insurance.
- A range of benefits, including holiday buy/sell, group income protection, and life assurance.
- Permanent employment contract, reflecting our commitment to your long-term career.
- Professional progression plan, supporting you to attain professional status.
- A supportive, collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer group, and wider employee resource group network.
Life At Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees in over 450 locations across six continents. We have served clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering, and managing the infrastructure needed to build sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities. We focus on technical excellence and deep market insights to address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight—delivering clean growth, supporting economic shifts, and meeting the needs of future communities.
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants 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 ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination. We strive to build an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent. If you are excited by this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply.
Accessibility And Adjustments
We want you to perform at your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to making it accessible to all. If you need support or require adjustments, please let us know and we will discuss how we can best support you.
More Details
Locations
Northampton
