Geotechnical Engineer
Location: London
Salary: £32,000-£40,000
Are you looking to join a well-established engineering consultancy delivering practical, innovative solutions to complex projects across the built environment? With a collaborative culture and strong technical expertise, the team works across civil, structural, geotechnical, and environmental disciplines to deliver high-quality results from start to finish.
About the Role
As a Geotechnical Engineer, you'll support site investigations from initial instruction through to reporting and recommendations across a range of projects.
The role involves analysing soil and groundwater data, carrying out risk assessments, and contributing to remediation strategies for both brownfield and greenfield sites. It includes a mixture of office and site work with the opportunity to progress into a senior position.
What’s on Offer
* Generous pension scheme
* Life insurance cover
* Holiday trading scheme
* Birthday leave in addition to annual holiday allowance
* Healthcare cashplan covering up to 100% of costs for treatments
* Private medical insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers
* Professional fee reimbursement for primary professional body
* Support and sponsorship for professional development, including Chartership
* Long service awards and recognition schemes
* Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
Key Responsibilities
* Carrying out Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive site investigations in accordance with relevant standards and guidance
* Planning and overseeing Phase 2 investigations, including health and safety compliance, CDM requirements, and subcontractor coordination
* Managing site activities such as drilling and excavation supervision, gas and groundwater monitoring, sampling, and soil/rock logging with in-situ testing
* Undertaking geotechnical analysis, including slope stability and settlement assessments
* Supervising remediation and earthworks, working closely with contractors to ensure delivery in line with specifications
* Coordinating soil, rock, and water sampling for laboratory testing (chemical and geotechnical)
* Working across both site and office environments, with occasional travel and overnight stays as required
* Producing technical reports, including interpretative assessments, earthworks specifications, remediation strategies, and validation reports
What We’re Looking For
A degree in a relevant subject and a solid understanding of geotechnical principles, including site investigations, risk assessment, and remediation. Ability to plan and deliver projects effectively, manage multiple priorities, and produce clear, high-quality reports. Strong communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with clients and contractors. Experience with fieldwork and data interpretation is desirable. A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK are essential.
This is a permanent role.
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