Job Description

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer | Nottingham | Up to £35,000

A leading civil engineering consultancy in the UK rail sector, is seeking Graduate Geotechnical Engineers to join their Site and Ground Investigations team. This opportunity offers hands on experience and professional development in a diverse and technical field. Successful candidates will gain exposure to:

• Assessing subsurface conditions on prospective construction sites to enable the design of safe, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure
• Gathering detailed site data to support the preparation of structural and ground investigation technical reports
• Conducting physical sampling and geotechnical testing across varied environments, including railways, highways, and open land
• Compiling factual ground and structural investigation reports
• Undertaking safety critical duties within the rail environment

Opportunity

• Kick-start your career with practical experience and exposure across complex infrastructure projects
• Access tailored training and competency development plans designed to support your growth and progression
• Work on a wide range of site locations, including rail, highways, and open land across the UK
• Benefit from ongoing professional development within a company that invests in its people
• Report directly into the Principal Engineer, gaining mentorship and insight from industry expertise

Salary Bandings:

• £26,000 plus overtime (OTE up to £36,000)
• Additional benefits

Working Practices:

• Based out of the Nottingham office, with frequent travel to various sites
• Flexibility required for occasional weekend and night work, with weekends paid at double rate 

Candidate Essential Requirements

• MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc in either Engineering Geology, Geology, or Physical Geography  
• Full clean driving licence
• Be able to pass a Personal Track Safety (PTS) Medical, D&A, and Training
• Willing to learn, proactive, and comfortable with hands-on fieldwork

How the apply for the Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role

If you are interested in the Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.

Likely Job Titles: Geotechnical Site Engineer, Ground Investigation Engineer, Geo-environmental Engineer, Geotechnical Design Engineer, Soil Mechanics Engineer, Foundation Engineer, Earthworks Engineer, Junior Geotechnical Consultant, Geotechnical Monitoring Technician

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