Graduate Engineer (Geotechnical)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join their dynamic team in Glasgow/Derby. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on prestigious infrastructure projects while contributing to the green transition. You will be supported in your professional development, aiming for Chartership, and will engage in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality engineering solutions. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity to kick-start your career.

Qualifications

• Studying for a bachelor's or master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Some experience in an engineering environment, like internships.

Responsibilities

• Producing engineering designs and evaluations based on project requirements.
• Preparing calculations, reports, and checking drawings for accuracy.
• Contributing to engineering best practices and project management.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Engineering Design

Data Analysis

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

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COWI

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Graduate Engineer (Geotechnical) - Summer Intake
Glasgow/Derby
Permanent
Office/Home Hybrid Working

Do you want to be part of an organisation that says No to Fossil Fuel Projects? Can you make an impact on the green transition? Are you graduating in Civil Engineering next summer? Then, kick start your career by enabling a better tomorrow.

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

To grow our Engineering team in Glasgow/Derby, we are looking for a Graduate Engineer to join us. Working on a wide range of projects, you’ll co-create on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programmes in the UK. You'll also be supported by our engineers on your ongoing professional development (Chartership) with a tailored plan to achieve your career aspirations.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Producing engineering designs, assessments, and evaluations in accordance with project requirements
• Preparing calculations, writing reports, and checking drawings
• Checking design calculations and drawings done by other engineers
• Performing a wide variety of engineering activities including collating and understanding data, running analysis, developing calculation methods, and working with colleagues to deliver high-quality project work
• Contributing to the dissemination of engineering good practice and implementation of our in-house tools such as the carbon calculation tool
• With the support of your project manager, plan and prioritize your workload, reporting back on progress against a project budget and programme
• Delivering your work to a high technical standard, ensuring accuracy through diligent self-checking
• Attending site visits or client meetings

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to success in this role is eagerness to collaborate with colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others involves acting respectfully and delivering on promises. You should also be open to exploring new insights and ways to improve.

Additionally, you will have:

• Been studying for a bachelor's or master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (BEng, BSc, Meng, MSc)
• Aspirations to become a Chartered Engineer
• Some experience working in an engineering environment (such as a year in industry or summer placements)
• A deep understanding and passion for engineering and a commitment to technical excellence
• The ability and desire to work in a diverse and multidisciplinary team