Civil Engineer (Geotechnical)

Calibre Search; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

International projects

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring & CPD opportunities

Job summary

Calibre Search is recruiting a Graduate Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) to join a growing instrumentation and monitoring consultancy near Oxford, working on pioneering fibre optic sensing technology for major infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally.

This role offers full training and hands-on exposure from day one, combining site based work with technical data interpretation and reporting on projects across the UK, Europe, Saudi Arabia and the US.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of geotechnical principles, piles and retaining walls.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability with interest in data handling/modelling.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable with site and office based technical work; no prior industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support installation of fibre optic monitoring equipment on site alongside senior engineers.
• Assist with data collection and readings on active construction and piling projects.
• Develop skills in interpreting monitoring data against original design assumptions.
• Support preparation of technical reports for geotechnical designers and clients.
• Build knowledge of pile design, retaining structures and Eurocode principles.
• Work across a mix of site based and office based tasks.
• Gain exposure to projects spanning the UK and international markets.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical ability

Data handling & modelling interest

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Fibre optic monitoring equipment

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer (Geotechnical)

Oxford

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a Civil or Geotechnical Engineering graduate looking to break into a genuinely specialist, cutting edge area of the industry? We are recruiting a Graduate Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) to join a growing instrumentation and monitoring consultancy based near Oxford, working on next generation fibre optic sensing technology applied to major infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally.

This Graduate Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) role offers full training and genuine hands-on exposure from day one, combining site based work with technical data interpretation and reporting, on projects spanning the UK, Europe, Saudi Arabia and the US.

The Role

As Graduate Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) you will work alongside experienced engineers installing and working with fibre optic monitoring equipment on piling and structural projects, before progressing into analysing monitoring data and supporting the preparation of interpretive reports for design teams. You will develop a strong practical understanding of how geotechnical design intent compares with real world structural performance, gaining exposure to some of the most technically advanced monitoring work in the industry today.

Key Responsibilities

• Support installation of fibre optic monitoring equipment on site, working alongside senior engineers
• Assist with data collection and readings on active construction and piling projects
• Develop skills in interpreting monitoring data against original design assumptions
• Support preparation of technical reports for geotechnical designers and clients
• Build foundational knowledge of pile design, retaining structures and Eurocode principles
• Work across a mix of site based and office based tasks
• Gain exposure to projects spanning the UK and international markets

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
• Basic understanding of geotechnical principles, piles, retaining walls, end bearing, factor of safety
• Strong numerical and analytical ability, an interest in data handling and modelling is a genuine advantage
• Full UK driving licence
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Comfortable with a mix of site work and office based technical work
• No prior industry experience required, full training provided

What's On Offer

• Full training on specialist fibre optic monitoring technology
• Genuine hands-on exposure to major infrastructure projects, including work linked to nuclear and energy sectors
• Clear progression path as the team and division grow
• Exposure to international projects across the UK, Europe, Saudi Arabia and the US
• Supportive, close knit team environment
• Competitive starting salary and benefits package
• Regular mentoring, training and CPD opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements

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Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.