Geotechnical Engineer

Randstad Cpe London; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Geotechnical Engineer, where you will be part of a specialist team tackling diverse ground-engineering projects. This role offers the opportunity to grow your skills in interpreting site data, designing foundations, and contributing to slope stability assessments. With structured career development and exposure to various sectors, including rail and energy, you will gain hands-on experience while collaborating with experienced engineers. If you are eager to develop your design skills and make a tangible impact in the field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Structured career development

Competitive salary

Pension support

Professional fees support

Regular site visits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in geotechnical or ground-investigation roles.
• Comfortable interpreting soil/rock data and using geotechnical software.

Responsibilities

• Interpret site investigation data and assist in foundation design.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to prepare technical reports.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Data Interpretation

Foundation Design

Slope Stability Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelors Degree

European Engineer

Tools

Geotechnical Modelling Software

Job description

Were seeking a motivated Geotechnical Engineer ready to grow within a specialist team. Youll contribute to a broad range of ground-engineering projects, from initial data interpretation to practical design of foundations, retaining walls, slope stability and associated groundworks.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret site investigation data (soil/rock logs, laboratory test results, in-situ testing).

Assist in the design of piled, raft and shallow foundation solutions for buildings, bridges, highways and temporary works.

Contribute to slope stability assessments and design of retaining structures (gravity walls, reinforced earth, soil nailing).

Support temporary works design: piling platforms, excavation support, crane outrigger checks and haul road layouts.

Collaborate with senior engineers to prepare technical reports, drawings and design calculations.

Liaise with contractors, obtain on-site observations and feedback to refine designs.

Maintain clear documentation and adhere to health, safety and environmental standards.

Who You Are

Practical Background: Proven track record in geotechnical or ground-investigation roleseither consultancy or contractor sidedemonstrated by delivering or contributing to site investigations and data interpretation.

Technical Familiarity: Comfortable interpreting soil/rock data and using at least one geotechnical modelling or foundation-analysis software package.

Design Enthusiasm: Eager to develop hands-on design skills under the guidance of experienced geotechnical engineers.

Strong Communicator: Able to present technical findings clearly to project teams, clients and site personnel.

Collaborative Mindset: Works well across disciplines and values feedback from both engineering and construction colleagues.

Professional Development: Actively working towards, or holding, relevant chartership (e.g. ICE/MICE) is an advantage.

Whats In It for You

Structured career development and mentoring in geotechnical design.

Exposure to diverse sectors: rail, highways, buildings, energy and temporary works.

Competitive salary, pension, and professional fees support.

Regular site visits and hands-on involvement in real projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• European Engineer or equivalent

Bachelors Degree or equivalent,European Engineer or equivalent