Geotechnical Engineer

Carrington West; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Exposure to varied project portfolio

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical projects across London, the South, and the South East. You will own investigations, engage with clients, and deliver technical outputs while mentoring junior staff.

The role blends office and site work, with a focus on safe, high-quality project delivery and ongoing professional development. Based in London with a varied portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree in geotechnical-related field.
• Experience planning and supervising ground investigations.
• Strong knowledge of site investigations and interpretation.
• Experience producing geotechnical reports and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proactive and motivated approach to professional development.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and manage ground investigations from inception to completion.
• Supervise site-based ground investigation and construction activities.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulators and stakeholders.
• Carry out geotechnical assessments and provide foundation recommendations.
• Manage budgets, programmes and resources for projects.
• Produce professional, accurate, and technically sound reports.
• Coordinate with specialists and advise clients.
• Mentor and develop graduate and junior engineers.
• Contribute to growth and development of the geotechnical team.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to high technical standards.

Skills

Ground investigations planning

Site supervision

Client liaison

Geotechnical reporting

Stakeholder management

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Geotechnical Engineering / Civil Engineering / Engineering Geology degree

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Lead Projects & Progress Your Career

Are you an experienced Geotechnical Engineer looking for greater responsibility, technical variety and genuine long-term career progression?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and collaborative team delivering a wide range of geotechnical projects across London, the South and South East of England. With a strong pipeline of secured work and support from experienced colleagues across regional offices, you will play a key role in project delivery while helping to develop the next generation of engineers.

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will take ownership of investigations, client relationships and technical outputs while gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of challenging projects.

About the Company

My client is a well-established engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality geotechnical services across the UK. Their collaborative culture, technical expertise and commitment to professional development make this an excellent environment for ambitious engineers looking to advance their careers.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and delivering geotechnical projects from inception through to completion, combining both office and site-based responsibilities. You will be:

• Planning, supervising and managing ground investigations.
• Undertaking site-based supervision of ground investigation and construction activities.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators and other project stakeholders.
• Carrying out geotechnical assessments and providing foundation recommendations.
• Managing elements of project delivery, including budgets, programmes and resource allocation.
• Producing professional, accurate and technically competent reports.
• Coordinating with specialists and providing technical advice to clients.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing graduate and junior engineers.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the geotechnical team.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

What You'll Need

To be considered for this Geotechnical Engineer position, you should have:

• A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, Geology or a related discipline.
• Experience in the planning and supervision of ground investigations.
• Strong technical knowledge of geotechnical site investigations and interpretation.
• Experience producing geotechnical reports and recommendations.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• A proactive and motivated approach to professional development.
• A full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £32,000 - £42,000 dependent on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Exposure to a varied and technically challenging project portfolio.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibility and influence project outcomes.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Career Development & Working Arrangements

This Geotechnical Engineer role offers genuine long-term career progression within a growing business. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior staff and further develop your technical and commercial expertise.

The position is based in London, with project work largely focused across the South and South East of England. A combination of office and site-based working will form part of the role.