Geotechnical Engineer

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a highly experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Belfast (or Leeds). This role focuses on reviewing geotechnical information to support various projects and requires significant expertise in soil mechanics and risk assessment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Chartered status, and over 12 years of relevant experience, alongside strong communication skills to engage with clients and project teams effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development support

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline (essential).
• Chartered Engineer status (ICE, IStructE, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 12 years’ professional experience in geotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret geotechnical reports and ground investigation data.
• Provide geotechnical expertise for project planning and risk assessments.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and site teams to verify ground conditions.

Skills

Soil Mechanics

Ground Risk Assessment

Technical Reporting

Communication

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer status (ICE, IStructE)

Job description

Location: Leeds or BelfastHours: 8am to 5pm
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

About Joseph Gallagher Limited

Joseph Gallagher Limited is a leading civil engineering contractor, delivering specialist tunnelling, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. Our success is built on technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our Engineering team, based in either Leeds or Belfast. This role will be focused on reviewing geotechnical information and reports to support tendering, project planning, and design development. The successful candidate will provide expert advice to project and bid teams, ensuring technical risks and opportunities are fully understood and managed.

Key Responsibilities

Review and interpret geotechnical reports, ground investigation data, and related documentation for tendering and live projects.

Provide geotechnical expertise to support tender submissions, project planning, and risk assessments.

Advise project teams on ground-related risks, construction methodologies, and mitigation measures.

Liaise with consultants, clients, and site teams to clarify ground conditions and ensure information is accurate and fit for purpose.

Support design and temporary works teams with geotechnical input as required.

Contribute to technical assurance, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across the business.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline (essential).

Chartered Engineer status (ICE, IStructE, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Minimum of 12 years’ professional experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally including both consultancy and contractor-side experience.

Strong technical understanding of soil mechanics, ground risk assessment, and geotechnical design.

Excellent report review and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear and practical advice.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, designers, and site teams.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.
The opportunity to work on technically challenging and diverse projects.

Professional development support, including chartership and CPD.

A collaborative and supportive working environment within a respected civil engineering contractor.

Company Background
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineeringbusiness that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.
LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed
We area disability confident employer and we'recommitted to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at [e-mail].