Geotechnical Engineer

BWB Consulting Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension matching

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Training support

Job summary

BWB Consulting is seeking a geotechnical professional to lead technical input across a growing portfolio of UK and international projects. You will deliver geotechnical solutions from concept through construction, building strong relationships with clients, colleagues and contractors.

The role emphasizes hands-on site involvement, desk studies, ground investigations, reporting, and collaboration across the project lifecycle. A chartership path is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in geotechnical discipline
• 2+ years' consultancy experience and Chartership progression
• Experience supervising ground investigations
• Knowledge of UK design codes (EC7) and geotechnical design practice
• Strong communication and MS Office skills

Responsibilities

• Lead technical input across geotechnical projects in the UK and internationally
• Deliver high-quality geotechnical solutions from concept to construction
• Build relationships with clients, colleagues and contractors

Skills

2+ years' consultancy experience

Chartership progress

Ground investigations supervision

UK design codes EC7 knowledge

Strong communication & MS Office

Travel willingness

Full driving licence

Education

Master’s degree in geotechnical discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than engineers – we’re trusted partners, innovators, and problem-solvers. Recognised as ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year 2022 and proudly accredited with Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing, our award-winning culture is built on excellence, collaboration, and sustainability. We push boundaries to deliver exceptional results for our clients – and create meaningful impact for the communities we serve.

What Success Looks Like In This Role

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Deliver high-quality geotechnical solutions from concept through to construction
• Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and contractors
• Approach every challenge with curiosity, confidence, and a desire to learn

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in a growing, energetic geotechnical team – getting hands-on and leading technical input across exciting and diverse projects in the UK and internationally.

Your Work Will Span The Whole Project Lifecycle, Including

• Desk studies, ground investigations, and site supervision
• Geotechnical analysis and design (foundations, retaining structures, slopes, earthworks)
• Reporting, risk assessment, and solution-focused engineering
• Regular site visits and short periods of site-based work

Expect variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a visible impact from day one.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll bring a passion for geotechnics and:

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a geotechnical discipline
• 2+ years' experience in consultancy and working toward Chartership
• Experience managing & supervising ground investigations
• Working knowledge of UK design codes (including EC7) and geotechnical design practice
• Strong communication & MS Office skills
• A willingness to travel and engage in site-based work
• A full driving licence

What we offer

• Inclusive Culture – Bring your authentic self to work every day.
• Competitive Rewards – Salary, 5% pension match, life assurance, and long-service recognition.
• Time Off & Flexibility – 25 days’ holiday (rising to 28), option to buy more, hybrid working (3 days office), and flexible core hours.
• Health & Wellbeing – Westfield Health, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives.
• Growth & Development – Fully funded training, Chartership support, and paid professional subscriptions.
• Community & Connection – Volunteering days, social events, discounts, and savings.

Accessibility & Adjustments

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We want every candidate to feel comfortable and supported during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments at interview stage, please let us know – we’ll be happy to make them.