Civil - Geotechnical

Geoengineer; Glasgow; Ibrido; GBP 35.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible/hybrid working

25 days annual leave + buy up to 10

Private medical cover

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Wellbeing resources

Professional memberships funded

Volunteer time and charity matching

Descrizione del lavoro

Jacobs in Glasgow is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support a range of ground engineering projects across transportation, utilities, environmental and industrial sectors. You will analyse ground investigation data, assess soil and groundwater conditions, and contribute to the design of foundations and earthworks.

The role offers hybrid working and meaningful, early responsibility. You’ll join a collaborative team and gain exposure to diverse projects, with opportunities to progress towards

Competenze

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or a closely related discipline.
• A few years of relevant industry experience.
• Background in either a consultancy or contracting environment.
• Experience interpreting ground investigation information and geotechnical data.
• Knowledge of geotechnical design, soil mechanics and ground engineering principles.
• Strong communication and technical reporting skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration.
• Commitment to professional development and progression towards chartership.

Mansioni

• Analyse and interpret ground investigation data
• Assess soil, rock and groundwater conditions
• Contribute to the design of foundations, earthworks and retaining structures
• Support slope stability and geotechnical risk assessments
• Prepare technical reports and engineering recommendations
• Visit project sites to review ground conditions and support investigations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions
• Support projects through design, planning and construction stages

Conoscenze

Ground data analysis

Technical reporting

Collaboration

Formazione

Geotechnical or Civil Engineering degree

Descrizione del lavoro

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

• Before a railway can be expanded, a tunnel excavated or critical infrastructure built, someone needs to understand what's happening below the surface.
• As a Geotechnical Engineer at Jacobs in Glasgow, you'll help unlock major infrastructure projects by providing the ground engineering expertise that allows them to be delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably.
• Your work will influence key design decisions, reduce project risk and help create infrastructure that communities rely on every day.
• From identifying ground conditions to developing engineering solutions, you'll play a pivotal role in turning ambitious ideas into buildable reality.
• Solve complex ground engineering challenges on projects that shape the world around us.

What's In It For You

Looking for more than just your next job title?

• This is an opportunity to join a team where you'll be trusted to contribute, encouraged to challenge yourself and supported to build the career you want.
• You’ll gain exposure to technically diverse projects, work alongside recognised ground engineering experts and have the freedom to develop your own areas of specialism as your career progresses.

Why engineers choose Jacobs

• Work on nationally significant infrastructure and development projects
• Accelerate your journey towards chartership with structured support
• Learn from experienced geotechnical, geological and engineering specialists
• Combine office-based technical work with valuable site experience
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that fit around your life
• Take ownership of meaningful technical challenges from an early stage
• Access long-term career opportunities within a global consultancy

We Offer

• Compensation that reflects your skills and experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days
• Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10%
• Private medical cover and Digital GP access
• Family planning and fertility support services
• Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes
• Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds
• Life assurance at four times your salary
• Income protection for long-term financial security
• Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn
• Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities
• Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a Geotechnical Engineer with a solid grounding in ground engineering principles and a desire to expand their technical capability across a broad range of projects.

You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team delivering engineering solutions across transportation, utilities, environmental and industrial sectors.

This is the ideal move for someone who's gained a few years of experience after graduation and is ready for more responsibility, greater project exposure and involvement in increasingly complex geotechnical challenges.

In this role you'll

• Analyse and interpret ground investigation data
• Assess soil, rock and groundwater conditions
• Contribute to the design of foundations, earthworks and retaining structures
• Support slope stability and geotechnical risk assessments
• Prepare technical reports and engineering recommendations
• Visit project sites to review ground conditions and support investigations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions
• Support projects through design, planning and construction stages

Here's what you'll need

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or a closely related discipline
• A few years of relevant industry experience
• Background in either a consultancy or contracting environment
• Experience interpreting ground investigation information and geotechnical data
• Knowledge of geotechnical design, soil mechanics and ground engineering principles
• Strong communication and technical reporting skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration
• Commitment to professional development and progression towards chartership

Build What's Beneath the Extraordinary

The best infrastructure projects aren't defined by what people see. They're defined by the engineering decisions that make them possible.

If you're ready to move beyond graduate-level responsibilities and join a team where your technical input genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

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As a disability confident employer

We will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.