Overview
Coffey Geotechnics Ltd, a Tetra Tech company, has opportunities for graduate geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists to join our team in Reading. The core of our business is ground interpretation, geotechnical assessment and design for infrastructure projects (road and rail), buildings and land developments. We design foundations, soil and rock slopes, retaining structures, ground improvement, marine and near-shore structures, deep basements and temporary works. We are at the forefront of delivering design and feasibility solutions for geotechnical, engineering geology, hydrogeology, mining and geo-environmental projects.
In a graduate role you will work on exciting, ground-breaking projects from day one, with support to grow in your chosen discipline as well as training to develop the core skills needed to succeed in a professional organisation. Our early careers programme provides mentoring, Chartership support and bonuses, with opportunities to connect with others across the region/business.
Role title and start details
Role Title: Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Reading
Responsibilities
You will be exposed to a range of engineering problems and have opportunities to gain practical responsibility from the outset. You will:
* Plan and undertake office and site-based work
* Complete investigations and assessments
* Interpret reports and meet clients
* Undertake detailed design and construction supervision on a broad range of projects
* Work across teams of ground engineering specialists
We offer an ICE-accredited graduate training agreement with mentoring and support towards chartership through the ICE, IOM3 and the Geological Society of London.
Qualifications and skills
Our ideal candidate will have a 2(i) or 1st MEng, MGeol, MSci, or BSc + MSc in civil engineering, geotechnics or engineering geology and be able to demonstrate:
* A strong interest in geotechnical engineering / engineering geology with related experience
* Written and verbal communication skills
* Numerical and analytical engineering skills and keen observational skills
* Flexibility to work on site and overseas
* Eligible to work in the UK and hold a full valid UK driving licence
Application details
Application Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Assessment Centre to be held: February 2026
Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process where needed.
Find out more at: https://www.tetratecheurope.com/careers/early-careers/
Employment type: Full-time • Seniority level: Internship • Job function: Engineering and Information Technology • Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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