As a Graduate Geotechnical Design Engineer, you will report to a Geotechnical Principal Design Engineer and will interface with a range of stakeholders throughout all Business Units of Galliford Try at the pre-construction and construction phases to support geotechnical design (Permanent & Temporary works) solutions. You will also interface with external stakeholders including consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver geotechnical solutions for a variety of infrastructure projects.
You will:
* Attend meetings and site visits with Geotechnical Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer to discuss project-specific geotechnical requirements and solutions for tenders and projects.
* Assist in the preparation of geotechnical design briefs and performing analysis, design calculations for foundations, slopes, retaining walls, earth works and other ground engineering aspects.
* Assist in scoping and preparing Ground Investigations (GI), including determining techniques, drafting specifications, and supervising on-site work to ensure safety, data accuracy, and quality.
* Prepare Ground Investigation Reports (GIR), Geotechnical design Reports (GDR), perform foundation assessments based on GI data, providing design recommendations and summarizing findings for site conditions.
* Check design calculations completed by other team members or external consultants.
* Assist in preparing technical drawings, models, and schedules based on geotechnical designs and analyses.
* Support the governance process, ensuring designs and checks are completed within deadlines and fee estimates.
* Contribute to ensuring compliance with the company's Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management standards.
* Take a proactive approach to your own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to enhance your technical knowledge and stay updated with industry developments.
We invite applications from graduates who are passionate about the industry and have achieved, or are on track to achieve a Bachelors or Masters degree in geotechnical/civil engineering (or similar) prior to September 2026. A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, you will be expected to have obtained a Full UK Driving Licence by 7th September 2026) and the eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction is essential for this role.
You will be:
* A collaborator: You work and communicate effectively with lots of different people at different levels, providing valuable input into key projects.
* A problem-solver: You look at potential solutions from all angles, bringing ideas and solutions to the table.
* A self-starter: Embrace ownership on your tasks and projects, you're motivated to improve and develop your own skills.
* An adapter: You have a flexible approach to work, able to adapt to new circumstances or change in plans and you can positively change direction when needed.
* An inquisitor: Being curious comes naturally to you, you ask questions to learn and understand more.
As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK's built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment.
At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics. Encouraged by our people-orientated values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference.
Our development programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, covering 7 modules designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills, and complement the hands-on technical experience that you will gain in your role. If you decide to work towards professional qualifications, we will fully fund your qualification and pair you with a dedicated mentor.
Benefits include:
* A starting salary of £29,500
* Company car / car benefit scheme (role dependent)
* 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Two paid volunteering days per year
* Agile working programme
* A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounts on your favourite brands and holidays.
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