Graduate Geo Environmental Engineer

Curtins Group Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning engineering consultancy is seeking a graduate geoenvironmental engineer to join a dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, from heritage sites to modern developments, providing innovative ground engineering solutions. You will be involved in site investigations, desk studies, and design work, all while being supported by industry-leading experts. The company fosters a culture of growth and integrity, ensuring your skills evolve in a nurturing environment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and enjoy outdoor work, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

5* Holiday Lodges

Award winning training and development programmes

Investors in People - Platinum accredited

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in geosciences or geology required.
• Experience on active sites is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations across Scotland.
• Assist with planning and design for various projects.

Skills

Site Investigation

Ground Engineering Solutions

Planning and Design

Geo-environmental Investigation

Remediation

Materials Management

Geotechnics

Education

Degree in Geosciences or Geology

Job description

Who We Are

Curtins are an employee-owned and award-winning engineering consultancy. We take pride in the positive impact we make on the world around us and have delivered practical and innovative solutions for over 60 years, building a better future for everyone.

Joining Curtins means more than just being involved in project delivery – it means becoming part of a warm and welcoming team, where your skills can evolve, your career is nurtured, and we work together to create a lasting legacy.

The Role

As a graduate geoenvironmental engineer, you’ll dive straight into projects, working alongside colleagues to unlock development sites with innovative ground engineering solutions.

Some duties will include:

• Attending sites across Scotland to conduct site investigations
• Conducting desk studies and designing ground investigations
• Assisting with planning and design
• Engaging in various projects across sectors, from heritage sites to modern developments

Our people are some of the UK’s leading consultancy experts, so once you have a broad level of experience, you may want to specialise in geo-environmental investigation, remediation, materials management, or geotechnics. Curtins can help you find your calling.

The Right Fit

The ideal person will:

• Hold a full driving license and be willing to travel and work outdoors
• Have a relevant degree such as geosciences or geology (or equivalent) and actively work under a recognised professional Institution training pathway
• Have some experience working on active sites

Above all, the right fit will be guided by what is right when making decisions, who recognises the contribution of others and shares their successes. Someone who is kind, conscientious, and has pride in their work and the legacy our profession leaves for everyone.

The Extras

• Industry leading benefits - Including 5* Holiday Lodges
• Award winning training and development programmes
• We are an Investors in People - Platinum accredited company, a standard currently held by fewer than 1% of IIP accredited organisations!

We value diversity and respect all differences in people.

If you have any questions, would like to discuss any adjustments to the application process, or would just like some more information, please contact us using the chat function or email [e-mail].

We invite enthusiastic individuals who share our values of Being human, Integrity, Impact and Curiosity to apply to join us.