Engineering Technician (North)

📍 Location: Harrogate but working on-site around the UK Kick-start your career by joining an award-winning consultancy where you’ll gain hands-on experience alongside fantastic training and development opportunities designed to support your professional growth. At CGL, we pride ourselves on being different. We are true experts in our field, and everything we do is guided by our values: Safe, Excellent, Reliable, People. If you’re looking for a place where values genuinely shape day-to-day work, you’ll thrive here. As an Engineering Technician, you’ll be involved in all aspects of our site work, helping to ensure projects run smoothly and that all relevant testing is completed. You’ll gain real, practical experience across every stage of a project while working within a supportive and collaborative team. Along the way, you’ll build exposure to a wide range of geological settings and ground hazards, contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK. This is a predominantly site-based role, requiring you to work away from home for extended periods. Your designated office base will be Harrogate, with opportunities to work on sites across the UK. Our dynamic team delivers projects of all shapes and sizes — from major infrastructure schemes (with a strong focus in Scotland) to local commercial and residential developments — giving you the chance to broaden your experience and develop your skills quickly. Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Come and have a chat with us and find out more. Speak to one of our technical experts or trailblazing engineers to learn about the role, the projects you could be involved in, and what truly sets CGL apart — our culture and our focus on you as an individual. As much as we grow, we never lose sight of what matters most: our people. 🔍 What You’ll Be Doing This is a hands-on, primarily site-based role where no two days are the same. You’ll join our expert team to: Assist with and carry out geotechnical site investigations Supervise and log trial pits, boreholes, and drilling works Undertake in-situ testing (e.g. CBR, plate load tests, permeability tests, shear vane tests) Maintain accurate site records, logs, and daily reports Liaise with engineers, contractors, and clients on site Ensure works are carried out in accordance with specifications, standards, and method statements Assist with basic data processing and report preparation as required 🙋 Who We’re Looking For Enthusiastic, engineering technicians who: Have experience in ground engineering or a technician role Thrive on working outdoors, independently and in teams Knowledge and understanding of safe working and SHEQ Culture Have a full UK driving licence and are happy to travel/stay away as needed. You may also have: CSCS Card, First Aid, EURS CAT 1