At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct geotechnical investigations and prepare detailed reports on ground conditions.
- Company: Respected multidisciplinary consultancy with a focus on innovative infrastructure projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, generous leave, and career development support.
- Other info: Great opportunities for professional growth and chartership support in a friendly environment.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and work on diverse, challenging projects that shape the future.
- Qualifications: Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 30000 £ per year.
Geotechnical Engineer Location: York Salary: £28,000-£30,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Are you a Geotechnical Engineer with experience looking to take the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has become available to join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy delivering a wide range of geotechnical, ground investigation, and infrastructure projects across York, London, and the wider UK.
You will join a highly experienced team, working on residential, commercial, and major infrastructure developments while continuing to develop your technical expertise and project management skills within a collaborative and supportive environment. This role is ideal for a motivated Geotechnical Engineer seeking long-term career progression.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Annual performance reviews and career development opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects
- Support towards professional chartership
- Friendly and collaborative working environment
- Clear opportunities for career progression in York
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and undertaking geotechnical site investigations and ground assessments.
- Supervising intrusive ground investigations and site works.
- Soil and rock logging, sampling, and groundwater monitoring.
- Interpreting geotechnical and geo-environmental data.
- Preparing factual and interpretative ground investigation reports.
- Conducting foundation and earthworks assessments.
- Assisting with slope stability, retaining wall, and earth retention design assessments.
- Coordinating geotechnical laboratory testing programmes.
- Supporting project delivery from initial investigation through to reporting and design.
- Liaising with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards during site activities.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of 2 years' experience within a geotechnical engineering or ground investigation consultancy environment.
- Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical principles.
- Experience preparing geotechnical reports and interpreting site investigation data.
- Knowledge of foundation design, earthworks, and geotechnical assessment methodologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage workload effectively and work both independently and within a team.
- Proactive, organised, and enthusiastic approach.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Right to work in the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Geotechnical Engineer seeking to further their career within a well-established consultancy that values technical excellence, professional development, and long-term progression.
If you are looking for your next challenge as a Geotechnical Engineer in York and have a minimum of two years' relevant experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply today.
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