Engineer, Civil Engineering

Engineer – Story Geotech

The role:

As an Engineer within Story Geotech you will be providing support during all phases of the project lifecycle. You will assist the Principal Project Manager in the management and delivery of site works, and the Principal Engineer in the logging, test scheduling, and reporting phases. You will engage with the client at key project stages to agree and confirm scope and methodology, and liaise with subcontractors, labs and authorities on behalf of SPL as directed by the Principal Engineer.

• Plan and coordinate engineering resource and Ground Investigation works across sites.
• Deliver site operations, ensuring accurate reporting, quality control and engineering excellence.
• Champion health, safety and wellbeing, maintaining full compliance and a safety‑first culture.
• Engage clients throughout projects to meet expectations and drive repeat business.
• Support planning, supervision, meetings and post‑site monitoring across UK projects.

• Degree‑qualified in Geotechnical Engineering (or a related discipline) with 46 years relevant industry experience.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and key certifications including IOSH, CSCS (Professionally Qualified), SSSTS, PTS and CDM Regulations 2015 training.
• Strong technical knowledge of ground investigation techniques, procedures, BS/EN standards and geotechnical/geo‑environmental laboratory testing.
• Good understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation and experience applying this in a site environment.
• Familiar with ICE/NEC/Network Rail contracts and their practical administration.
• Proficient in MS Office, with the ability to produce high‑quality reports, data presentations and site records.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships with clients and work collaboratively within teams.
• Demonstrates leadership capability, sound decision‑making and high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of rail industry standards, processes and infrastructure is advantageous.
• Flexible, mobile and committed to working across a range of sites and project environments.

We offer an excellent working environment along with competitive pay, matched company pension contributions, help towards healthcare costs, national retail discounts and access to our cycle‑to‑work scheme.

We care about our communities and offer our employees two paid days for volunteering each year.