Job Description
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Sheffield £26,000 - £30,000 + benefits
Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in geotechnical engineering with a talented consultancy in the South Yorkshire area?
We are working with a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Sheffield that is looking to bring on a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to support their expanding ground investigation and design team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of projects, with full training and support towards chartership.
The Role
As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will be involved in both site and office-based work, giving you a well-rounded start to your career.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with ground investigations (boreholes, trial pits, sampling)
* Logging soil and rock in accordance with UK standards
* Supporting geotechnical design (foundations, slopes, retaining structures)
* Preparing factual and interpretative reports
* Carrying out desk studies and risk assessments
* Liaising with clients, contractors, and the wider engineering team
Requirements
* Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or similar
* Strong interest in ground engineering and site work
* Full UK driving licence
* Good communication and report writing skills
What's on Offer
* Competitive starting salary
* Full training and mentorship from senior engineers
* Clear progression pathway + chartership support (ICE/GeolSoc)
* Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting UK projects
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
Why Apply?
This is an ideal role for a graduate who wants to get stuck into site work early, develop technical skills quickly, and build a long-term career in geotechnical engineering within a consultancy that truly invests in its people.