Geotechnical Engineer

The Resolute Group; Tadcaster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Tadcaster. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on civil engineering projects, focusing on site investigation, ground modelling, and geotechnical reporting. Candidates should have a relevant degree, with strong analytical and communication skills. This position provides a supportive environment with clear progression paths in ground engineering, located in a hybrid work model. Salary includes a basic of £30,000 plus package.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or up to a few years of experience required.
• Good understanding of engineering principles, British Standards, and Eurocodes.
• Full UK driving licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyse client briefs and agree deliverable requirements.
• Prepare schedules, specifications, cost estimates, and project programmes.
• Supervise contractors for safe and timely site works.
• Log and sample soils in accordance with British Standards.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, Health & Safety, and CDM requirements.
• Liaise with construction and other engineering teams.

Skills

Geotechnical or civil engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or similar

Tools

GIS software

CAD software

Job description

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Join a market‑leading electrical engineering and infrastructure consultancy delivering high‑voltage substation and transmission projects across the UK. You'll work on some of the most complex areas of the UK's transmission and distribution network, including substation earthing, lightning protection, and grid‑connection design across 33‑400 kV programmes supporting network reinforcement and renewable integration.

Location: West Yorkshire, Hybrid.

Salary: £30 000 Basic Plus Package.

Role Description

The Resolute Group is working in partnership with a specialist in electrical engineering and substation design. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join a specialist geotechnical and civil engineering team delivering projects through feasibility and design stages. You'll work closely with senior engineers, gaining hands‑on experience in site investigation, ground modelling, reporting, and design.

Your Duties

• Analysing client briefs and agreeing deliverable requirements.
• Preparing schedules, specifications, cost estimates, and project programmes.
• Arranging and supervising sub-contractors to ensure safe, timely and compliant site works.
• Logging and sampling soils in accordance with British Standards.
• Preparing and reviewing factual and interpretive geotechnical reports.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Health & Safety, and CDM requirements.
• Reviewing engineering documentation and contributing to early‑stage cost planning.
• Liaising with construction teams, site teams, and other engineering disciplines.

This Opportunity Is Suited To Those Who

• Has recently graduated or has up to a few years of experience in geotechnical or civil engineering.
• Is looking to join a supportive company with clear progression and chartership pathways.
• Wants to build long‑term expertise in ground engineering and infrastructure projects.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or similar.
• A good understanding of engineering principles, British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Full UK driving licence (or acceptable equivalent).
• Experience with GIS or CAD software beneficial but not essential.

PLEASE NOTE

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.

To apply, please apply via the provided link or contact The Resolute Group via LinkedIn or call (phone number removed).

All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

You must be living and eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this position.