Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Join Our Growing Geotechnical Team!

Are you an early‑career engineer passionate about geotechnical engineering? Aspiring to become a chartered geologist (CGeol) or chartered civil engineer (CEng)?

The role involves hands‑on experience with site supervision, laboratory testing, and geotechnical analysis.

• Monitor and supervise fieldwork including ground investigations, landfill engineering, and earthworks.
• Collect soil samples for geotechnical testing.
• Carry out in‑situ geotechnical testing.
• Log geotechnical data.
• Schedule geotechnical laboratory testing.
• Prepare factual reports.
• Prepare health and safety plans and risk assessments.
• Travel to sites (full UK driving licence required).

• Educational background:
  Civil Engineering, Geology, Geological Hazards, Geotechnical Engineering, or a relevant MSc.
• Technical skills:
  Understanding of UK ground investigation techniques, specifications, and standards.
• Leadership:
  Comfortable supervising and instructing others to carry out fieldwork tasks safely (full H&S training will be provided).
• Professional membership:
  Graduate level membership of a relevant body (or eligibility).
• Experience:
  
  Demonstrable experience in Earth Sciences or Geotechnical Engineering is advantageous.
• Valid UK driving licence (required for site travel).

• Competitive salary and a company pension.
• Excellent healthcare, travel and life insurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus additional flexible bank holidays.
• Structured career framework with regular reviews.
• Flexible, agile, and hybrid working to balance professional and home life.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council, and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of background, including those from groups currently under‑represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2

SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including neuro‑divergent individuals. If you require special adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. SLR is a Disability‑Confident, Committed employer striving to provide equitable support to all applicants.

Ready to shape your geotechnical career? Apply now!