Geotechnical Engineer
Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd
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Job summary
Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support geotechnical projects from initial site assessment through to investigation, reporting and technical recommendations. The role includes office-based and site-based work with supervision of ground investigations and collaboration with clients, contractors and laboratories.
You will prepare factual and interpretative reports, develop ground models and provide ground engineering advice for residential, commercial and rail
Qualifications
- Experience working on UK ground investigation and geotechnical projects.
- Experience preparing factual and interpretative reports.
- Ability to supervise ground investigation works.
- Ability to log soil and rock to current geotechnical standards.
- Strong report-writing and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and delivery of ground investigation projects.
- Supervise site investigation works including trials pits, window sampling, cable percussion and rotary drilling.
- Liaise with drilling crews, subcontractors, laboratories and project managers.
- Prepare accurate site records and investigation logs.
- Coordinate laboratory testing schedules and monitor progress.
- Ensure safety and quality in field operations.
- Prepare factual and interpretative ground investigation reports and ensure they are well-structured and commercially focused.
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Job description
An established geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy providing practical ground engineering advice to clients across the UK. The business supports projects across residential development, commercial schemes, infrastructure and rail, delivering technical support from early feasibility and ground investigation through to reporting, design advice and construction-stage support. The consultancy offers a hands‑on working environment where engineers can develop strong technical capability, client awareness and project delivery experience.
As Geotechnical Engineer, the successful candidate will support the delivery of geotechnical projects from initial site assessment through to investigation, reporting and technical recommendations. The role will include both office-based and site-based responsibilities, with regular involvement in ground investigation supervision, factual and interpretative reporting, ground model development and design support. Applicants should be comfortable working across multiple projects and communicating effectively with clients, contractors, laboratories and internal technical teams.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of ground investigation projects
- Supervise site investigation works including trial pits, window sampling, cable percussion and rotary drilling
- Liaise with drilling crews, subcontractors, laboratories and project managers
- Undertake soil and rock logging to current geotechnical standards
- Prepare accurate site records, field notes and investigation logs
- Coordinate laboratory testing schedules
- Monitor site progress and report any technical or operational issues
- Ensure site works are completed safely and in accordance with project requirements
- Prepare factual and interpretative ground investigation reports
- Review and interpret laboratory test results
- Develop ground models and geotechnical parameters
- Prepare foundation recommendations and ground engineering advice
- Support slope stability, retaining wall, earthworks and pavement-related assessments where required
- Prepare clear technical conclusions and practical recommendations
- Ensure reports are accurate, well-structured and commercially focused
- Work in accordance with internal quality procedures and technical standards
- Support project managers with the delivery of geotechnical projects
- Assist with project programming, resource planning and budget control
- Manage assigned project tasks to deadlines
- Maintain clear communication with clients and project stakeholders
- Assist with preparing fee proposals, scopes of work and tender information
- Coordinate project information between site teams, laboratories and reporting staff
- Support the delivery of work across residential, commercial and rail projects
- Communicate professionally with clients, contractors and consultants
- Attend site meetings and project discussions where required
- Work closely with senior engineers and technical specialists
- Support junior staff and graduates where appropriate
- Build strong working relationships across project teams
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative and commercially aware working culture
- Follow company health, safety and quality procedures
- Prepare and work in accordance with risk assessments and method statements
- Maintain high standards of site safety and technical accuracy
- Report hazards, incidents and near misses promptly
- Ensure fieldwork and reporting are completed to required standards
- Support continuous improvement across project delivery and technical output
- Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience working on UK ground investigation and geotechnical projects
- Project experience across residential, commercial and/or rail schemes
- Ability to supervise ground investigation works
- Experience preparing factual and interpretative reports
- Ability to log soil and rock to current geotechnical standards
- Good understanding of UK ground conditions and ground investigation techniques
- Ability to interpret laboratory data and ground investigation findings
- Strong report-writing and communication skills
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Commercial awareness and ability to work to deadlines
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience working on UK ground investigation and geotechnical projects
- Project experience across residential, commercial and/or rail schemes
- Ability to supervise ground investigation works
- Experience preparing factual and interpretative reports
- Ability to log soil and rock to current geotechnical standards
- Good understanding of UK ground conditions and ground investigation techniques
- Ability to interpret laboratory data and ground investigation findings
- Strong report-writing and communication skills
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Commercial awareness and ability to work to deadlines
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience working on rail-related geotechnical projects
- Knowledge of Network Rail standards or rail project requirements
- Experience preparing foundation recommendations
- Exposure to slope stability, retaining structures, earthworks or pavement design
- Experience supporting fee proposals or tenders
- Familiarity with geotechnical design software
- Membership of a relevant professional body
- Working towards Chartered status
- Company pension scheme
- Additional holiday entitlement with length of service
- Professional development and technical training support
- Support towards professional membership and Chartership
- Paid professional membership fees, where applicable
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