Graduate Geotechnical Design Engineer

Graduate Geotechnical Design Engineer 2026

Location:

Solihull, West Midlands

Become a part of the UK’s top-rated construction and civil engineering graduate programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for graduates by The Job Crowd  and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category.

Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands‑on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to.

Work with some of the best people in the industry in a full‑time role, as you start an exciting and rewarding career where you will be enabled to add value to society.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities.

As a Graduate Geotechnical Design Engineer, you will report to a Geotechnical Principal Design Engineer and will interface with a range of stakeholders throughout all Business Units of Galliford Try at the pre‑construction and construction phases to support geotechnical design (Permanent & Temporary works) solutions. You will also interface with external stakeholders including consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver geotechnical solutions for a variety of infrastructure projects.

You will:

• Attend meetings and site visits with Geotechnical Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer to discuss project‑specific geotechnical requirements and solutions for tenders and projects.
• Assist in the preparation of geotechnical design briefs and performing analysis, design calculations for foundations, slopes, retaining walls, earth works and other ground engineering aspects.
• Assist in scoping and preparing Ground Investigations (GI), including determining techniques, drafting specifications, and supervising on‑site work to ensure safety, data accuracy, and quality.
• Prepare Ground Investigation Reports (GIR), Geotechnical design Reports (GDR), perform foundation assessments based on GI data, providing design recommendations and summarising findings for site conditions.
• Check design calculations completed by other team members or external consultants.
• Assist in preparing technical drawings, models, and schedules based on geotechnical designs and analyses.
• Support the governance process, ensuring designs and checks are completed within deadlines and fee estimates.
• Contribute to ensuring compliance with the company’s Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management standards.
• Take a proactive approach to your own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to enhance your technical knowledge and stay updated with industry developments.

This role is available for a September 2026 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.

As part of the graduate programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home.

As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK's built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics.

Encouraged by our people‑orientated values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference.

Our development programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, covering 7 modules designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills, and complement the hands‑on technical experience that you will gain in your role.

If you decide to work towards professional qualifications, we will fully fund your qualification and pair you with a dedicated mentor. Our programme…