At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct ground investigations and support geotechnical projects across various sectors.
- Company: Respected multidisciplinary consultancy with a dynamic team in Cambridge.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and professional development support.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities and varied project portfolio across the UK.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make an impact on diverse engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field; experience in geotechnical consultancy preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Location: Cambridge Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (Dependent on Experience)
About the Role
A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing Cambridge team.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide range of ground investigation and geotechnical engineering projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and development sectors.
The successful candidate will play an important role in both fieldwork and office-based activities, supporting projects from site investigation and data collection through to technical analysis, reporting, and project delivery.
The position offers excellent career development opportunities within a dynamic and technically driven environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Company pension scheme.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Professional training and career development support.
- Payment of travel expenses for site visits.
- Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake and supervise ground investigations on a variety of development and infrastructure projects.
- Coordinate site activities and ensure investigations are completed to the required technical standards.
- Log soil and rock samples in accordance with current industry guidance and standards.
- Prepare factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
- Assist with foundation assessments, slope stability evaluations, and geotechnical risk assessments.
- Support Phase I and Phase II site investigations where required.
- Manage subcontractors, drilling contractors, and site operations.
- Monitor project progress to ensure delivery within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Maintain accurate technical records and project documentation.
- Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality management procedures.
Requirements
- Previous experience working within a geotechnical, engineering geology, or geo‑environmental consultancy environment.
- Good understanding of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical assessment methodologies.
- Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of current geotechnical standards, regulations, and industry best practice.
- Strong report writing and technical communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to project delivery.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
This is a permanent role.
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