Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Geobear are looking for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. We are looking for a civil engineering graduate who is passionate about solving geotechnical problems associated with poor ground conditions with the highest technical standard.

Key tasks include:
Data analysis, development of ground models, production of factual reports, field supervision, geotechnical and geological design and calculations.

Full training will be provided in Geobear ground improvement technology.

• Visiting sites, in person or online
• Assessing damage to buildings
• Providing technical support to Area Managers
• Developing feasibility schemes
• Designing a suitable repair for buildings that have suffered from subsidence
• Checking of internal design in accordance with in house design guidelines
• Checking the quality of quotations in lines with in house quoting guidelines

Supporting Technical Director in business development KPIs

• Reduced number of aborted jobs and complaints relating to design
• Reduced numbers of rejected quotes (training)
• Engineering ticket lead time

• Educated to degree standard in Civil Engineering/Geology.
• M Eng / MSc (Eng) in Geotechnical Engineering or Soil Mechanics preferable
• IT skills across multiple platforms - Google Suite/MS Office
• Experience in geotechnical and CAD design software is preferable, such as SLOPE, PLAXIS etc..
• Sponsorship for Professional Registration within an appropriate institution will be provided.
• Good written and verbal English

This is essentially an entry level position but relevant experience within engineering or environmental consultancy and/or ground engineering contractors including those Companies which specialize in site investigation and experience of logging soil to BS5930 and knowledge of different site investigation techniques would be desirable.

• Passion for ground improvement and technical excellence.
• Strong team player and excellent communicator.
• Operates with high integrity, is resilient and takes ownership of their objectives. This person should be highly organized, dynamic and flexible in their approach and should be of a strong character and have the ability to challenge performance and be challenged.
• Hands-on individual who is used to working in a fast paced changing environment. Someone who can work under pressure, solve problems and is a good team player.