Geotechnical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established ground investigation and consultancy firm seeks a Geotechnical Engineer in Glasgow. The role involves diverse site investigations and office work, addressing various residential and civil engineering projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in both fieldwork and report writing.

Benefits

Permanent, full-time role

Varied role combining fieldwork and design

Exposure to different project types

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or Environmental Science.
• Experience in site work and report writing.
• Familiarity with UK geotechnical standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations including logging, sampling, and testing.
• Prepare geotechnical reports with design advice.
• Collaborate with teams and clients for solutions.

Skills

Site investigations

Report writing

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Geology

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

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We’re looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join a well-established ground investigation and consultancy firm based in Glasgow. The role offers a mix of site-based investigation work and office-based design/reporting, making it a great fit for someone who enjoys variety and end-to-end involvement in projects.

You’ll be working on a broad range of residential, civil engineering, and redevelopment schemes – from small extensions to multi-million-pound developments. Projects cover everything from Phase 1 desk studies and Phase 2 ground investigations to earthworks design, contamination surveys, and foundation recommendations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting site investigations, including logging, sampling, monitoring and testing
• Preparing tailored geotechnical reports with design advice for foundations, retaining walls, earthworks and sub-grades
• Working closely with internal teams and external clients to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions
• Carrying out gas and groundwater monitoring, percolation testing, and settlement assessments

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
• Experience in both site work and report writing
• Familiarity with UK geotechnical standards
• Comfortable managing your own workload across multiple sites and projects

What’s on offer:

• Permanent, full-time role based in Glasgow
• A varied role combining fieldwork and design
• Exposure to a wide range of project types and ground conditions