Trainee Geo-technical Engineer

Trainee Geo-technical Engineer

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Virginia Beach

Reporting To: Kirsty Whewell

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer – Celnor Group

• Assist with planning and undertaking ground investigations across a variety of sites.
• Supervise and log boreholes, trial pits and intrusive ground investigations.
• Carry out soil and rock logging in accordance with industry standards.
• Record site data accurately and maintain high-quality field notes.
• Support the interpretation of geotechnical data and laboratory test results.
• Assist in preparing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and clients professionally.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Travel to sites across the UK, with occasional overnight stays where required.

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• A full UK driving licence (or be working towards obtaining one).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
• The flexibility to travel and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.