Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Job Title: Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Warrington

Job Type: Full‑Time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000 per annum + Development Programme

Are you graduating in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences or a related discipline and looking to launch your career as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer? Our client is a leading specialist in earthworks, quarry restoration, landfill engineering and major land development projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their expanding technical team based in Warrington.

As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will work closely with experienced engineers to support the design, monitoring and delivery of a wide range of projects, including:

• Earthworks and ground engineering schemes
• Quarry restoration and development projects
• Landfill and containment cell engineering
• Infrastructure and access road design
• Technical modelling and engineering calculations
• Ground material assessment and validation
• Site inspections and quality assurance activities

You’ll gain exposure to both office‑based design work and practical site engineering, allowing you to develop a broad and highly valuable skillset.

We welcome applications from graduates with degrees in:

• Engineering Geology
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Geology
• Earth Sciences
• Environmental Geoscience
• Geography (with a geology or geoscience focus)

No previous industry experience is required. This Graduate Geotechnical Engineer opportunity is ideal for ambitious individuals who are eager to learn and build a long‑term career within geotechnical engineering.

• Degree in a relevant discipline
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Interest in geotechnical engineering, earthworks or ground engineering
• Excellent communication skills
• Full UK driving licence preferred

• Starting salary of £30,000
• Structured training and mentoring programme
• Exposure to major engineering and land development projects
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and experienced technical team
• Long‑term career development within a growing business

The successful Graduate Geotechnical Engineer will benefit from hands‑on training, technical mentoring and genuine opportunities for progression. If you’re looking for your first role as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, we’d love to hear from you.

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