Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Graduate Geotechnical Design Engineer

£25,000 - £30,000 + 10% bonus + training & development + BUPA healthcare + benefits

Location:

Hinckley & Bosworth Area

Certain Advantage is hiring a Graduate Design Engineer to join a highly successful, growing business supplying advanced materials and engineering solutions into civil engineering and construction markets.

This is a permanent role based at modern, purpose-built facilities in the Hinckley & Bosworth area.

Are you a Civil or Geotechnical Engineering graduate looking to step into a role where you can put your degree into practice, in a successful and growing business which will invest in your development?

If you want a supportive environment where you’ll receive dedicated mentoring, hands-on design experience, and potential to progress, this is a great place to start your career.

We are working with a well-established, dynamic business that manufactures and supplies geosynthetic solutions for civil engineering projects across the UK. Offering a vibrant, collaborative culture, they have built a strong reputation for technical expertise and high-quality service.

Working directly within the engineering department under the guidance of Senior and Principal Engineers, you will work on a wide variety of civil and geotechnical projects.

You will receive structured training, learning how to take complex engineering challenges and turn them into practical, real-world solutions.

• Producing geotechnical design calculations, drawings, and technical documentation using AutoCAD.
• Reading technical drawings to interpret client and site requirements.
• Learning to use and update the internal CRM system (A-Cloud) to track project progress.
• Communicating directly with consultant engineers, architects, and civil contractors to discuss designs and recommend technical solutions.
• Building your technical capabilities with structured support as you work towards full professional chartership.

We are looking for enthusiastic grads who are eager to learn and keen to build a long-term career in geotechnical engineering. You should have:

• A BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid foundational knowledge of AutoCAD
• Strong organizational skills and the motivation to manage your own workload within a team setting.
• Clear communication skills for speaking with clients and external engineers.
• 1-2 years of placement or post-grad engineering experience is beneficial, but not essential.
• You must have, or be able to obtain, the right to work in the UK. We are not currently a licensed visa sponsor.

• Ongoing technical training and career development opportunities.
• Annual 10% company bonus.
• Private Health Cover (BUPA).
• Flexible working options (7.5-hour day, finishing early on Fridays).
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Up to 4 days working from home per month after probation.
• Regular company events, wellness sessions, and a friendly office culture.

Does this sound like the right next step for your engineering career?