Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

The Opportunity

What You Will Do

• Help deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients.
• Work in multi-disciplinary design teams including Rail, Water, Civil, Tunnelling, Buildings and Bridges.
• Focus on geotechnical aspects at all stages of the project lifecycle, including initial desk studies, ground investigation, geotechnical design, carbon management and site monitoring.
• Support the team across the sub region and work in any of the offices from time to time to support workload, network development and skill development.
• Work in the field, ranging from site walkovers and ground investigations to activities in the construction environment.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Undergraduate or Bachelor's level (or equivalent) in Ground/Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Tunnelling or Seismic.
• Experience with coding languages, finite element software or digital design; GIS; understanding of the principles of Eurocode.
• Experience or interest in offshore and energy geotechnics, tunnelling, engineering seismology, engineering geology or geophysics.
• Technical excellence, problem solving and communication (written and verbal).
• Changemakers: passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
• Innovative minds: critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: growth mindset, eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: ready to take on any challenge.

Start Date and Closing

• Start date: 1 September 2027.
• Advert closing date: 12 November 2026.
• The role may close ahead of the advertised closing date in the event of high applicant volume; early application is recommended.

Eligibility

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role; candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the UK without sponsorship.

What We Offer

• Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
• Learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact.
• Profit Share for permanent members.
• Flexible working approach supporting diversity and wellbeing of graduates.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover for permanent members.
• Access to flexible benefits for wellbeing and individual needs.

Next Steps

• Application process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage.
• Applications are reviewed as received; early application is encouraged.

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