Graduate - Geotechnical Engineer

At Baker Hicks, we deliver creative design, engineering, and project delivery solutions together with our clients, shaping a healthier, sustainable, and safer world.

Are you eager to launch your engineering career with a consultancy that embraces innovative thinking, technical curiosity, and meaningful impact?

From developing engineering solutions for complex, high-security sectors; to construction management, project delivery, and compliance; our multi-disciplinary design and engineering teams work alongside leading global firms to bring visionary projects to life. We are dedicated to delivering solutions that are efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable.

If you're a passionate Graduate ready to make a meaningful impact across diverse industries and cutting-edge projects, we'd love to have you on our team!

At Baker Hicks, we offer a dynamic two-year Graduate scheme - an exceptional launchpad for your career as a future Chartered Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist.

Our program uniquely combines technical expertise with professional development through two enriching learning journeys. You'll dive into hands-on experiences alongside our industry-leading teams, equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in your engineering career.

From day one, you'll benefit from a personalised on-the-job training plan tailored to the Ground Engineering department. This approach will not only allow you to apply your technical knowledge in real-world settings but also provide ongoing support from experienced professionals.

You'll actively contribute to a variety of projects, gaining invaluable experience every step of the way. We are also committed to enhancing your essential soft skills, ensuring you develop a well-rounded skill set that complements your technical abilities with effective communication, collaboration, and leadership.

• Preparing and contributing to various stages of Ground Engineering deliverables, supporting the company's growth across a number of sectors including power, rail, highways, life sciences, nuclear, and aviation.
• Undertaking the design and specification of Ground Engineering activities.
• Supporting the development of Ground Engineering service capabilities across Baker Hicks' geographic locations.

We're looking for passionate and driven individuals who see Ground Engineering not just as a profession, but as a calling. If you're committed to delivering exceptional work, eager to embrace new challenges, and motivated by opportunities to grow and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do - so if you bring a proactive mindset and a positive, can-do attitude, you'll thrive here.

• A 2:1 degree in a relevant subject such as Civil Engineering or Earth Sciences. Preferably, you will hold an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology.

• Mentorship and support towards chartership - We offer tailored mentorship and structured support to guide you through becoming professionally chartered, including access to experienced professionals for advice and coaching. You'll build a strong portfolio, prepare for assessments, and develop key competencies while gaining hands-on experience across diverse, technically complex projects in multiple sectors.
• Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects - Immerse yourself in a variety of innovative, technically challenging, and high-impact projects that will sharpen and advance your skills. Our work spans multiple sectors, providing exposure to landmark designs and pioneering industry approaches.
• A friendly, supportive, and ambitious team culture - You'll join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. We foster a friendly, inclusive environment where your ideas are heard, and your growth is a shared goal. You'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and driven to make a difference.

Our commitment is to develop, train, and retain our graduates for the long term. Therefore, Baker Hicks are unable to consider applications from candidates who are working under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas, regardless of their duration, due to their temporary status and the future sponsorship requirements under the Skilled Worker route, set out by the UKVI.

This decision follows recent changes to the Skilled Worker visa regulations introduced by the UK Government in July 2025. However, we welcome applications from candidates who are eligible under alternative UK immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or at any point in the future.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector…