Geotechnical Engineer

TipTopJob; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Professional training

Travel expenses

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its Cambridge team and contribute to ground investigation and geotechnical projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure and development sectors.

The role combines fieldwork and office activities, including site investigations, data collection, analysis, reporting and project delivery, with strong career development within a dynamic, technically driven environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in geotechnical or geo-environmental consultancy.
• Knowledge of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical assessment methodologies.
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and supervise ground investigations on development projects.
• Coordinate site activities to meet technical standards.
• Log soil and rock samples per industry guidance and standards.
• Prepare factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
• Assist with foundation assessments, slope stability evaluations, and geotechnical risk assessments.
• Support Phase I and Phase II site investigations where required.
• Manage subcontractors, drilling contractors, and site operations.
• Monitor project progress to deliver on timescales and budgets.
• Maintain accurate technical records and project documentation.
• Liaise effectively with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Geotechnical methods

Technical report writing

Project coordination

Client liaison

Driving licence

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Engineering Geology degree

Geology degree

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Cambridge

Salary: GBP30,000 : GBP35,000 (Dependent on Experience)

About The Role

A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing Cambridge team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide range of ground investigation and geotechnical engineering projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and development sectors.

The successful candidate will play an important role in both fieldwork and office:based activities, supporting projects from site investigation and data collection through to technical analysis, reporting, and project delivery. The position offers excellent career development opportunities within a dynamic and technically driven environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional training and career development support.
• Payment of travel expenses for site visits.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake and supervise ground investigations on a variety of development and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate site activities and ensure investigations are completed to the required technical standards.
• Log soil and rock samples in accordance with current industry guidance and standards.
• Prepare factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
• Assist with foundation assessments, slope stability evaluations, and geotechnical risk assessments.
• Support Phase I and Phase II site investigations where required.
• Manage subcontractors, drilling contractors, and site operations.
• Monitor project progress to ensure delivery within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Maintain accurate technical records and project documentation.
• Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality management procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a geotechnical, engineering geology, or geo:environmental consultancy environment.
• Good understanding of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical assessment methodologies.
• Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of current geotechnical standards, regulations, and industry best practice.
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to project delivery.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

If youre looking to progress your career in geotechnical engineering, wed be keen to hear from you:

Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards

This is a permanent role.