Engineering Geologist

Access Talent Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering recruitment agency seeks a senior engineer with a background in geotechnical foundation design and ground investigation. This role involves leading projects, interpreting reports for design, and ensuring client expectations are met. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have rights to work in the UK, with the ability to travel as needed. The position offers competitive salary options and is primarily based in the Midlands, including Warwick.

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Experience in geotechnical foundation design, slope/soil stability and GI.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Engage in mixed design and ground investigation (GI) work and geotechnical foundation design / slope stability.
• Interpret findings from reports and deliver clear input to the design team.
• Lead or contribute to project work ensuring client expectations are met.

Skills

Geotechnical foundation design

Slope stability

Ground investigation

Education

Relevant degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Access have partnered with an SME Geotechnical and Geo-environmental firm who are looking to take on a more senior engineer who has a mixed design and GI background. Our Midlands based client offers services in ground investigation, slope stability, contaminated land risk and geotechnical foundation design.

The successful candidate will be well versed in both SI work and geotechnical foundation design/slope stability. The client is looking for an engineer who isn’t afraid of getting hands dirty, and who can translate interpretive and factual reports back to the design team and convert that work into a design that meets the high expectations of the end client.

Responsibilities

• Engage in mixed design and ground investigation (GI) work and geotechnical foundation design / slope stability.
• Interpret findings from reports and deliver clear input to the design team to develop appropriate designs.
• Lead or contribute to project work ensuring client expectations are met.

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in the UK
• Experience in geotechnical foundation design, slope/soil stability and GI
• A relevant degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or similar
• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to travel

Multiple Roles, Locations and Seniorities

This is a rare opportunity for the client to hire senior team members. Roles (examples from the posting) include:

• Geoenvironmental Engineer (3–7 years) – based in Sheffield with development opportunities in technical and site-based work.
• Geoenvironmental roles in Central London and Warwick/Warrington – balanced work combining technical report writing with hands-on site work (5–10 years).
• Civil & Geotechnical / Structural Engineering and Forensic/Expert Witness services – opportunities in London with Permanent contracts.

Salary and Sector

• Salary: Competitive
• Sector: Geotechnical (and Civil & Structural Engineering in some roles)
• Contract Type: Full time or Permanent (as specified per role)
• Town/City: London, Sheffield, Warrington/Warwick

Note: This description reflects the varied postings within the firm across locations and seniorities. If you’d be interested in a mixed design and GI role, get in touch!