Geotechnical or geoenvironmental engineer

🚨 We're Hiring: Early-Career Geotechnical or Geoenvironmental Engineer | Site-Based (Scotland & Northern England)


📍 Location: Principally site-based across Scotland and Northern England

🕒 Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

💼 Level: 1–2 years’ experience

💰 Salary: Competitive + benefits


Are you a Geotechnical Engineer, Geoenvironmental Engineer, or Engineering Geologist with 1–2 years of experience looking to take your career to the next level? Passionate about working outdoors, problem-solving in real time, and contributing to nationally significant infrastructure projects? If so, this role is for you.


🌍 About Us

CGL is an award-winning ground engineering consultancy known for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions to complex challenges. From renewable energy to transport infrastructure, our projects make a real impact—and so do our people. We pride ourselves on a supportive, inclusive, and development-focused culture where your growth matters.


🔍 What You’ll Be Doing

This is a hands-on, site-based role where no two days are the same. You’ll join our expert team to:

* Supervise and support intrusive investigations (e.g., drilling, sampling, in-situ testing)
* Log soils and rocks to BS standards
* Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
* Keep detailed site records, complete RAMS, and manage H&S documentation
* Begin developing report writing and data interpretation skills
* Take ownership of site activities, with strong support from experienced mentors


🙋 ♂️ Who We’re Looking For

An enthusiastic, early-career engineer or geologist who:

* Has 1–2 years of hands-on site investigation experience
* Holds a BSc (or MSc) in Geology, Geoscience, Engineering, or similar
* Thrives working outdoors, independently and in teams
* Wants to grow their technical and reporting skills toward Chartership
* Has a full UK driving licence and is happy to travel/stay away as needed


Bonus if you have:

✔ CSCS Card, First Aid, EURS CAT 1 & 2, SSSTS or IOSH

✔ Awareness of environmental legislation or industry H&S best practices


💡 What We Offer

We value your time, energy, and growth. You’ll get:

✅ Competitive salary + overtime + site allowances (where applicable)

✅ A £500 'Golden Hello' payment

✅ Company bonus scheme

✅ Flexible working options when projects allow

✅ 25+ days holiday + volunteering days

✅ Pension with employer contributions

✅ Westfield Health cash plan, Cycle to Work, Perkbox, Life Assurance & more

✅ Structured support toward Chartership

✅ Mentoring, training, and the opportunity to progress at your speed

✅ A collaborative, close-knit team culture focused on learning and career progression


Ready to get stuck in and build the foundations of your career—literally?

Apply now and be part of projects that matter, with people who care. 🌱🌍