Associate Geotechnical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to lead their growing geo team in Nottingham. The role involves overseeing projects from pre-planning to construction, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development. Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

4.5% employer pension contribution

Minimum 25 days holiday

Holiday buy-back scheme

Support for professional membership

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant earth science or engineering discipline.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered/Qualified Person status.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a growing geo team.
• Oversee geo-environmental and geotechnical projects.
• Manage ground investigations and design remediation strategies.

Skills

Technical skills

Education

Degree in a relevant earth science or engineering discipline

Tools

MS Project

Openground

Surfer

CAD/GIS

Job description

Job Description

Associate Geotechnical Engineer - Nottingham - Up to £70K DOE + Excellent Benefits
Are you ready to take a leading role within a growing geo-environmental team? My client, a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, is expanding their Nottingham office and looking for a Principal Geo-environmental Engineer or Associate to head up their local geo team.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership position where you'll not only manage a diverse workload but also play a pivotal part in developing the team and driving the business forward.

The Role:
Based in the vibrant Lace Market area of Nottingham, you will:

• Lead and manage a small but growing geo team within a collaborative office alongside civil, structural and transport professionals.




• Oversee a range of geo-environmental and geotechnical projects across private and public sectors, from pre-planning through to construction.




• Manage ground investigations, design remediation strategies, and oversee earthworks and validation works.




• Mentor and support junior staff, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.




• Contribute to business development efforts, working closely with the regional director and senior leadership.




• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to provide integrated engineering solutions.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree qualified in a relevant earth science or engineering discipline.




• Chartered or working towards Chartered/Qualified Person (QP) status.




• Strong technical skills, including use of software such as MS Project, Openground, Surfer, and ideally CAD/GIS.




• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary tailored to experience.




• 4.5% employer pension contribution.




• Minimum 25 days holiday, increasing with service + bank holidays.




• Holiday buy-back scheme and long service awards.




• Support for professional membership and chartership.




• Bi-annual appraisals and structured progression.




• Informal flexible working environment in a modern city-centre office.

Why Join?
This is a business with a genuinely supportive culture, known for nurturing talent and offering progression opportunities. They're award-winning, proactive, and have built a strong reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across multiple disciplines including civil, structural, geo-environmental, and transport planning.

Interested?
To find out more or for a confidential conversation, please get in touch with Roberto Sartori on 07437837855 or send your CV. This role won't be around for long - take the next step in your geo career today.

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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