Graduate Geotechnical Engineer in London

CampbellReith is looking for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to work in our London office.

CampbellReith is an independent, award-winning multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for innovative and sustainable design. We actively support the profession and contribute to the advancement of geotechnical engineering through collaborations with organisations such as the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and Ground Engineering magazine.

Our geotechnical team is diverse, dynamic, and highly experienced, offering a supportive environment in which graduates can develop technically and professionally. We are committed to the training and continuous development of our staff, with clear pathways towards chartership.

Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our London office and begin their career in ground engineering. You will work alongside experienced engineers on a wide range of projects, gaining hands-on experience and responsibility as your skills develop.

Your role will include:

• Assisting with the design and management of ground investigations
• Preparation of ground models and geotechnical risk assessments
• Geotechnical design and analysis, including foundations, earthworks, retaining walls and slopes
• Use of industry standard geotechnical software
• Preparation and review of Ground Movement Assessments
• Review of specialist contractor submissions
• Site supervision and liaison with clients and project teams
• Providing geotechnical advice to colleagues and external stakeholders

Our projects span a broad range of sectors across the UK, including healthcare and education, affordable housing, brownfield regeneration, specialist geotechnical design, and complex city centre developments.

What we are looking for

You will be enthusiastic about geotechnics, committed to delivering high quality work, and keen to continue developing your technical and professional skills. We value curiosity, sound judgement, attention to detail, the confidence to ask questions, and the ability to take responsibility while recognising your limitations.

We encourage our staff to have vision, problem-solving capabilities, ambition, enthusiasm, and drive. We recognise that people are the key to our success. We ensure that we provide colleagues with a varied workload and will encourage you to extend yourself in order to reach your full potential.

Working for CampbellReith

We offer:

• A friendly, flexible, and collaborative working environment
• Hybrid working options
• Competitive salary, pension, and holiday allowance
• Structured training and clear pathways to chartership (with the ICE and GeolSoc)
• Professional fees covered for up to two institutions
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Travel Season Ticket Interest Free Loan
• Sustainable Travel Days
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• One paid volunteering day per year
• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of interesting projects in the UK and abroad
• An active staff run Social Club organising social and corporate social responsibility activities

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A degree in civil engineering, engineering geology or an MSc in a ground engineering discipline. Structural engineering and geology degrees with a strong focus on geotechnical engineering will also be considered.
• Strong written communication and report writing skills.
• An aptitude for the use of geotechnical software.

CampbellReith is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief.