Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Reference: BY186464
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: £25,000 – £29,000
A specialist ground-investigation specialist based in the Aberdeen area is looking for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team. This company delivers a full range of geotechnical and geo-environmental services across Scotland – from small residential sites to major commercial and civil-engineering projects – supported by an in-house laboratory and a fleet of modern drilling rigs.
The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer Role
You will play a key part in delivering site-investigation projects, combining fieldwork, lab work and office-based reporting. Responsibilities include:
1. Assisting with planning and delivering intrusive ground investigations.
2. Logging soil, rock and samples to industry standards.
3. Supervising on-site drilling operations and coordinating with drilling teams.
4. Gathering and organising field data and supporting the production of factual reports.
5. Taking part in monitoring, sampling and occasional post-site visits.
The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer selected will be:
6. Degree-qualified in Geology, Earth Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science or a similar discipline.
7. In possession of a full UK driving licence.
8. Live in or near to Aberdeen.
9. Have a full right to work in the UK.
10. Confident communicating with colleagues, drillers and clients.
What’s on Offer
11. Competative salary (£25,000 – £29,000)
12. Full training, mentoring and clear career progression.
13. Enhanced pension scheme and benefits.
14. Hands-on exposure to drilling operations, site work and laboratory testing.
15. The chance to develop strong technical foundations while working on varied and interesting projects across Scotland.