Associate Geotechnical Engineer

• Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 per annum
• Type:
  Full Time
• Region: UK – London
• Town/City:
  London
• Posted: 30/06/2026
• Reference: BBBH
  5199_

London (Hybrid Working)

Up to £70,000 + Benefits

A well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join its London team. This is an opportunity to take a leading role within a respected ground engineering team, working on a broad range of projects across the built environment.

The business delivers engineering and environmental services across sectors including residential, commercial, education, health care, regeneration and infrastructure, with a strong focus on technical quality, collaboration and sustainable design.

As an Associate Geotechnical Engineer, you will lead the delivery of geotechnical projects from initial investigation through to detailed design and construction support. You will work closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines while helping to develop junior team members and strengthen existing client relationships.

• Managing geotechnical and geo-environmental projects.
• Designing and supervising ground investigations.
• Producing interpretative reports and geotechnical assessments.
• Undertaking foundation, retaining wall, earthworks and slope stability assessments.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and resources.
• Liaising directly with clients, contractors and project teams.
• Supporting business development and identifying new opportunities.
• Contributing to the continued growth of the geotechnical team.

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status with ICE, the Geological Society or equivalent.
• Strong consultancy experience within geotechnical engineering.
• Experience delivering projects across a variety of development sectors.
• Excellent technical reporting and analytical skills.
• Previous experience managing projects and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to develop client relationships.

• Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team.
• Exposure to a varied and technically challenging project portfolio.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

This opportunity would suit a Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer looking to step into an Associate-level position, or an existing Associate seeking a new challenge within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy in London.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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