Geotechnical Engineer

TipTopJob; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company vehicle

Expert training

Enhanced pension scheme

Job summary

TipTopJob in the North East is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Durham-based team. The role covers ground investigations, boreholes, logging, soil sampling, and reporting, with a salary range of GBP32,000–GBP38,000 and overtime pay.

You will need a relevant degree (geology, geotechnical or civil engineering), be prepared to travel to sites, hold a UK driving licence, and have the right to work in the UK; a company vehicle and expert training are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, geography or civil engineering.
• Experience in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ground investigations and piling work.
• Borehole logging and coring.
• Soil sampling.
• Prepare factual reports.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Liaise with team members.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Borehole logging

Soil sampling

Report writing

Education

Geology degree

Geotechnical engineering degree

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer (Durham)

Reference: BY284105

Salary: GBP32,000 : GBP38,000

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineering geologist or geotechnical engineer looking for a new position in the ground investigation industry. The specialist contractors, based in County Durham are seeking an ambitious engineer to join the team on a range of positions across the North East. Youll be provided with industry leading training, varied work and excellent opportunities your skills to.

The Geotechnical Engineer Selected Will Be Offered

• A top salary (GBP32,000 : GBP38,000), plus pay for overtime.
• Fantastic benefit scheme including private medical insurance.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Expert training provided where required.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.

The Geotechnical Engineer Will Be

• Overseeing ground investigations and piling work.
• Borehole logging and coring.
• Soil sampling.
• Factual report writing.
• Complying with health and safety practices.
• Liaising with team members.

To be considered for this Geotechnical Engineer position you should therefore have a degree in a relevant subject, for example geology, geotechnical engineering, geography or civil engineering. Prior experience in geotechnical engineering, geo:environmental engineering or engineering geology is essential. You must also live commutable to Durham, hold a full UK driving licence (travelling to site will be essential) and have a full right to work in the UK.