Graduate Geotechnical Design Engineer 2026

Galliford Try Plc; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a motivated individual to assist engineers in geotechnical projects in the UK. The successful candidate will engage in design briefs, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. This role includes a two-year development programme with mentorship and funding for professional qualifications. A starting salary of £29,500 is offered, along with benefits like private medical insurance and holiday purchase schemes.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Paid volunteering days

Agile working programme

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required by 7th September 2026.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and site visits with engineers.
• Assist in geotechnical design briefs and analysis.
• Prepare Ground Investigation Reports and design Recommendations.
• Support Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Self-starter

Adaptation

Curiosity

Job description

As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK's built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and site visits with Geotechnical Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer to discuss project specific geotechnical requirements and solutions for tenders and projects.
• Assist in the preparation of geotechnical design briefs and performing analysis, design calculations for foundations, slopes, retaining walls, earth works and other ground engineering aspects.
• Assist in scoping and preparing Ground Investigations (GI), including determining techniques, drafting specifications, and supervising on site work to ensure safety, data accuracy, and quality.
• Prepare Ground Investigation Reports (GIR), Geotechnical design Reports (GDR), perform foundation assessments based on GI data, providing design recommendations and summarising findings for site conditions.
• Check design calculations completed by other team members or external consultants.
• Assist in preparing technical drawings, models, and schedules based on geotechnical designs and analyses.
• Support the governance process, ensuring designs and checks are completed within deadlines and fee estimates.
• Contribute to ensuring compliance with the company's Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management standards.
• Take a proactive approach to your own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to enhance your technical knowledge and stay updated with industry developments.

Qualifications / Attributes

• A collaborator: You work and communicate effectively with lots of different people at different levels, providing valuable input into key projects.
• A problem solver: You look at potential solutions from all angles, bringing ideas and solutions to the table.
• A self‑starter: Embrace ownership on your tasks and projects, you're motivated to improve and develop your own skills.
• An adapter: You have a flexible approach to work, able to adapt to new circumstances or change in plans and you can positively change direction when needed.
• An inquisitor: Being curious comes naturally to you, you ask questions to learn and understand more.

A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, you will be expected to have obtained a Full UK Driving Licence by 7th September 2026) and the eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction is essential for this role.

Step 2: Applicants who pass an initial screening stage will be invited to complete a pre‑recorded video interview where you will be asked questions that allow you to showcase who you are; these will include self‑awareness, curiosity and innovation, and your ability to articulate yourself well.

What we offer

Our development programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, covering 7 modules designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills, and complement the hands‑on technical experience that you will gain in your role. If you decide to work towards professional qualifications, we will fully fund your qualification and pair you with a dedicated mentor. Our programme concludes with a celebration of you and a promotion within your role to start the next stage of your career.

• A starting salary of £29,500.
• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.
• Agile working programme.
• A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounts on your favourite brands and holidays.