Geotechnical Engineer

Aureos Capital; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Salary

25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday

Pension

Learning & Development opportunities

Assistanceand wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee benefits portal

On-site parking

Referral Scheme

Job summary

Aureos Capital in Copgrove near Harrogate is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 2+ years experience to join our dynamic geotechnical team. You will work on office-based project work and hands-on field activities delivering geotechnical services for power infrastructure projects.

The role emphasizes desk studies, site reconnaissance, ground investigations, and data analysis, with opportunities for professional development and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Degree in geosciences or related field.
• Proficient in soil/rock logging, sampling and field supervision.
• Good working knowledge of ArcGIS.
• Experience with geotechnical software such as GeoFine, Slope/w, Pebble Geo.

Responsibilities

• Geo-environmental desk studies for linear infrastructure projects.
• Site reconnaissance, geomorphological mapping and asset assessments.
• Ground investigation supervision including logging/sampling BS5930/EC7.
• Project management of small to medium projects under supervision 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

Soil logging

Rock logging

Site supervision

Education

Geosciences degree

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
• Assistanceand wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee benefits portal
• On-site parking
• Referral Scheme

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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.