Geotechnical Engineer

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical projects across London, the South and South East of England. The role combines office and site-based responsibilities, with opportunities to mentor graduates and influence project outcomes.

You will own investigations, manage client relationships and deliver technical outputs while contributing to a growing, collaborative team. A degree in geotechnical disciplines and UK driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience planning and supervising ground investigations.
• Strong geotechnical site investigations knowledge and interpretation.
• Experience producing geotechnical reports and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and manage ground investigations.
• Site-based supervision of investigations and construction activities.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulators and stakeholders.
• Carry out geotechnical assessments and provide foundation recommendations.
• Manage project delivery elements: budgets, programs and resources.
• Produce professional, accurate and technically competent reports.
• Coordinate with specialists and provide technical advice to clients.
• Support, mentor and develop graduate and junior engineers.
• Contribute to growth and development of the geotechnical team.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and to high technical standards.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Site investigations

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Mentoring juniors

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Lead Projects & Progress Your Career

Are you an experienced Geotechnical Engineer looking for greater responsibility, technical variety and genuine long-term career progression?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and collaborative team delivering a wide range of geotechnical projects across London, the South and South East of England. With a strong pipeline of secured work and support from experienced colleagues across regional offices, you will play a key role in project delivery while helping to develop the next generation of engineers.

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will take ownership of investigations, client relationships and technical outputs while gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of challenging projects.

About the Company

My client is a well-established engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality geotechnical services across the UK. Their collaborative culture, technical expertise and commitment to professional development make this an excellent environment for ambitious engineers looking to advance their careers.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and delivering geotechnical projects from inception through to completion, combining both office and site-based responsibilities.

• Planning, supervising and managing ground investigations.
• Undertaking site-based supervision of ground investigation and construction activities.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators and other project stakeholders.
• Carrying out geotechnical assessments and providing foundation recommendations.
• Managing elements of project delivery, including budgets, programmes and resource allocation.
• Producing professional, accurate and technically competent reports.
• Coordinating with specialists and providing technical advice to clients.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing graduate and junior engineers.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the geotechnical team.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

What You'll Need

• A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, Geology or a related discipline.
• Experience in the planning and supervision of ground investigations.
• Strong technical knowledge of geotechnical site investigations and interpretation.
• Experience producing geotechnical reports and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• A proactive and motivated approach to professional development.
• A full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £32,000 - £42,000 dependent on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Exposure to a varied and technically challenging project portfolio.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibility and influence project outcomes.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Career Development & Working Arrangements

This Geotechnical Engineer role offers genuine long-term career progression within a growing business. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior staff and further develop your technical and commercial expertise.

The position is based in London, with project work largely focused across the South and South East of England. A combination of office and site-based working will form part of the role.