Geotechnical Engineer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Engineer to join a growing specialist consultancy delivering projects across the residential, commercial and rail sectors.

This role is suited to a candidate with a minimum of three years' UK geotechnical project experience who is looking to continue developing their technical, reporting and project delivery skills within a supportive consultancy environment.

The successful candidate will be involved in the planning, supervision and delivery of ground investigation projects, interpretation of ground conditions, preparation of technical reports and support of geotechnical design recommendations.

This is a strong opportunity for a developing engineer to gain exposure to a varied project portfolio while working closely with experienced senior engineers and project managers.

The employer is an established geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy providing practical ground engineering advice to clients across the UK.

The business supports projects across residential development, commercial schemes, infrastructure and rail, delivering technical support from early feasibility and ground investigation through to reporting, design advice and construction-stage support.

The consultancy offers a hands‑on working environment where engineers can develop strong technical capability, client awareness and project delivery experience.

As Geotechnical Engineer, the successful candidate will support the delivery of geotechnical projects from initial site assessment through to investigation, reporting and technical recommendations.

The role will include both office‑based and site‑based responsibilities, with regular involvement in ground investigation supervision, factual and interpretative reporting, ground model development and design support.

Applicants should be comfortable working across multiple projects and communicating effectively with clients, contractors, laboratories and internal technical teams.

• Assist with the planning and delivery of ground investigation projects
• Supervise site investigation works including trial pits, window sampling, cable percussion and rotary drilling
• Liaise with drilling crews, subcontractors, laboratories and project managers
• Undertake soil and rock logging to current geotechnical standards
• Prepare accurate site records, field notes and investigation logs
• Coordinate laboratory testing schedules
• Monitor site progress and report any technical or operational issues
• Ensure site works are completed safely and in accordance with project requirements

• Prepare factual and interpretative ground investigation reports
• Review and interpret laboratory test results
• Develop ground models and geotechnical parameters
• Prepare foundation recommendations and ground engineering advice
• Support slope stability, retaining wall, earthworks and pavement‑related assessments where required
• Prepare clear technical conclusions and practical recommendations
• Ensure reports are accurate, well‑structured and commercially focused
• Work in accordance with internal quality procedures and technical standards

• Support project managers with the delivery of geotechnical projects
• Assist with project programming, resource planning and budget control
• Manage assigned project tasks to deadlines
• Maintain clear communication with clients and project stakeholders
• Assist with preparing fee proposals, scopes of work and tender information
• Coordinate project information between site teams, laboratories and reporting staff
• Support the delivery of work across residential, commercial and rail projects

• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors and consultants
• Attend site meetings and project discussions where required
• Work closely with senior engineers and technical specialists
• Support junior staff and graduates where appropriate
• Build strong working relationships across project teams
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and commercially aware working culture

• Follow company health, safety and quality procedures
• Prepare and work…