Geotechnical Engineer

Energyline; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Salary

25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday

Pension

Learning & Development opportunities

Assistance and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee benefits portal

On-site parking

Referral Scheme

#CVL

Job summary

Aureos is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Copgrove. The role blends office-based project work with hands-on field experience across transmission and distribution projects for major power infrastructure clients.

You will deliver geotechnical services under the guidance of senior staff, leveraging ArcGIS and geotechnical software. The position requires a Geosciences degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Geosciences degree required (Earth Sciences, Geology or Geotechnical Engineering).
• Proficient in soil/rock logging, sampling and site supervision.
• Good working knowledge of ArcGIS.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software (GeoFine, Slope/w, Pebble Geo).
• Personal qualities: able to work independently and solve problems; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Geo-environmental desk studies for linear infrastructure projects (OHL, cables and pipelines).
• Site reconnaissance, geomorphological mapping and asset assessments.
• Ground investigation supervision including logging/sampling BS5930/EC7.
• Project management of small to medium sized projects under direction of Senior/Principal Geologist.
• Preparing ground models, producing analytical sections and engineering parameters.
• Geotechnical data analysis, processing and mapping production.
• Office support – project planning, proposals and cost preparation and business development.

Skills

Soil/rock logging

Site supervision

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Relevant Geosciences degree (Earth Sciences, Geology or Geotechnical Engineering)

Tools

ArcGIS

GeoFine

Slope/w

Pebble Geo

Job description

If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further! Aureos are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to work with us in Copgrove. We combine technical expertise with a collaborative approach to deliver design, survey, and consultancy services across the power sector. As part of the Aureos Group, we support a wide range of overhead line and underground cable projects—bringing together planning, environmental, and site-based teams to deliver practical, high-quality solutions Our Geotechnical Department is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-driven Geologist with a minimum of 2+ years of experience to become part of our highly skilled geotechnical team. This exciting role offers the perfect mix of office-based project work and hands‑on field experience, giving you the opportunity to work across a wide range of transmission and distribution network projects. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality geotechnical services to major power infrastructure clients while developing your expertise alongside experienced industry professionals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Geo-environmental desk studies for linear infrastructure projects (OHL, cables and pipelines).
• Site reconnaissance, geomorphological mapping and asset assessments.
• Ground investigation supervision including logging/sampling BS5930/EC7.
• Project management of small to medium sized projects under direction of Senior or Principal Geologist.
• Preparing ground models, producing analytical sections and engineering parameters.
• Geotechnical data analysis, processing and production of mapping.
• Office support – project planning, proposal and cost preparation and business development.

Skills, qualifications and experience:

• Relevant Geosciences degree (i.e. Earth Sciences, Geology or Geotechnical Engineering)
• Proficient in soil/rock logging, sampling and site supervision.
• Good working knowledge of ArcGIS
• Proficiency with geotechnical software (e.g. GeoFine, Slope/w, Pebble Geo)
• Personal Qualities Ability to work independently
• Practical problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

In return you will receive:

• Generous Salary
• 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday
• Pension
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Assistance and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee benefits portal
• On-site parking
• Referral Scheme
• #CVL

Whether you are looking for progression in your new role or for your forever job, we will happily welcome your application.

Equal Opportunities

Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Aureos is a multi-disciplinary energy and transport networks specialist engineering services provider, spanning the design, engineering, installation, maintenance, and crisis response of critical infrastructures across power, renewables, nuclear decommissioning, railways, highways and local government sectors.