Geotechnical Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service is seeking a motivated Geotechnical Engineer for site-based roles across Birmingham to Liverpool. The successful candidate will conduct geotechnical investigations, manage site work, and prepare detailed reports, contributing to various projects in the Midlands and Northwest. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and 2-5 years of experience in ground investigation.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in ground investigation or geotechnical site work.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical logging of soils and rocks to British Standards.
• Supervise trial pitting, trenching, and borehole activities.
• Prepare factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent working

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Site-based (Projects across Birmingham to Liverpool)
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
Experience: 2-5 years
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview:

We’re looking for a practical and motivated Geotechnical Engineer with 2-5 years of experience in ground investigation to join our growing team. This is a site-based role covering projects across the Midlands to the Northwest.

Key Responsibilities:

• Geotechnical logging of soils and rocks to British Standards (BS 5930).
• Conducting in-situ testing, trial pitting, trenching, and borehole supervision.
• Phase 1 Desktop Studies and planning of site investigations.
• Preparation of both factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
• Coordination of laboratory testing programmes and analysis of results.
• Site supervision and liaison with contractors, laboratories, and clients.
• Regular travel to sites with occasional overnight stays required.

Requirements:

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or similar.
• 2-5 years’ experience in ground investigation or geotechnical site work.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confident working independently on active construction or investigation sites.

Please note: Currently, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. To learn more or express interest, feel free to message Calum French directly on LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.