Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Title:

Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Location:

Warrington
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary:
Up to £38,000 per annum

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join a growing technical engineering team working across quarrying, earthworks, remediation and major land development projects.

This Junior Geotechnical Engineer position offers the chance to work closely with experienced geotechnical professionals on technically challenging projects while developing your design, investigation and quality assurance capabilities.

The Role
As a Junior Geotechnical Engineer, you will support the planning, design and delivery of geotechnical and earthworks projects across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with earthworks and geotechnical design activities
Producing technical calculations and engineering reports
Supporting quarry restoration and development projects
Carrying out site inspections and monitoring works
Sampling and testing ground materials
Supporting Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) activities
Reviewing engineering data and site information
Working with internal teams to ensure projects meet technical and regulatory requirements

This is a varied position combining office-based technical work with practical site activities.

About You
We're looking for a Junior Geotechnical Engineer with:

A degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline
Approximately 1-3 years' experience within geotechnical, ground engineering, site investigation or civil engineering environments
Strong attention to detail
Good technical and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning

Experience with in earthworks, site investigations, ground modelling, quality assurance or engineering design would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's in It for You?
Competitive salary based on experience
Ongoing technical training and mentoring
Exposure to complex and diverse engineering projects
Excellent career progression opportunities
Professional development support
Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineers and technical specialists

The successful Junior Geotechnical Engineer will work alongside industry experts on a range of complex projects while continuing to develop their technical capabilities. This Junior Geotechnical Engineer opportunity is ideal for someone looking to accelerate their career within a respected and growing business.

About Us
This opportunity is managed by McCarthy Recruitment, a specialist, award‑winning recruitment consultancy supporting senior appointments across operational, logistics and leadership functions.

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