Assistant Engineer Rail & Geotechnical
Location: Glasgow Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Make a Real Impact on the UKs Rail Infrastructure
Broadreach Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading civil engineering contractor to support the hiring of a dedicated Assistant Engineer to join their growing Geotechnical team in Glasgow.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in meaningful, high-profile rail and infrastructure projectssupporting ground investigations, site supervision, and technical reporting while working alongside industry experts.
What Youll Be Doing
Assist with geotechnical site investigations, including logging, test scheduling, and reporting
Act as a key liaison between site teams, subcontractors, clients, and technical office staff
Carry out site duties in accordance with project scope and safety standards
Maintain accurate records and data collection throughout the project lifecycle
Log soil and rock samples to BS5930:2015 standards
Ensure site-based tasks are performed safely and efficiently
Mentor graduate engineers and contribute to a positive, safety-first site culture
Support health, safety, and welfare of the Geotech team while promoting best practices
Assist with factual report compilation and post-site monitoring
What Were Looking For
Were seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with a passion for geotechnical excellence and infrastructure improvement. Youll be working across varied rail and road-based projects, so adaptability, communication, and attention to detail are key.
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
HND qualified in a geotechnical discipline
23 years industry experience in geotechnical/rail environments
Good knowledge of GI techniques, BS standards, and site safety
Proficient in MS Office and confident with technical data presentation
Full UK driving licence
CSCS Professionally Qualified Card
IOSH Managing Geotechnical Sites
Awareness of CDM Regulations (2015)
PTS (Personal Track Safety), SSSTS, and COSS certification
Why Join Through Broadreach?
At Broadreach, we dont just fill roles, youll be connected to some of the UKs most forward-thinking infrastructure projects while receiving the support and insight you need to thrive.
Interested in shaping the future of UK rail with a respected, safety-first employer? Apply now and take the next step in your geotechnical engineering career.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:
Glasgow G5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Geotechnical rock and soil logging: 2 years (required)
Ground investigation reporting: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
CSCS (required)
drivers licence (required)
PTS Card (preferred)
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