Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A Geotechnical Consultancy based in Cardiff is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer. This role offers competitive salary, focused training, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have a relevant degree and are supported by experienced team members in various projects. A full clean driving license and legal right to work in the UK are required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Focused training

Variety of exciting projects

Company benefits and pension scheme

Opportunities for career progression and professional development

Qualifications

• A degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Geoscience, or a related subject.
• Experience as a geotechnical or geo-environmental engineer is preferable but not essential.
• A full, clean UK driving license.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Ability to commute to Cardiff.

Responsibilities

• Work on geotechnical and geo-environmental projects around South Wales.
• Conduct ground investigations, report writing, and soil logging.
• Monitor groundwater and gas, prepare soil samples, and work on drilling rigs.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Environmental Geoscience

Report writing

Data input

Education

Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or related subject

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Reference: BY97121

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

This Geotechnical & Geo-environmental Consultancy based in South Wales is seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their team on various ground investigation projects. You will receive dedicated support and specialist training from a consultancy with nearly 40 years of industry experience — an excellent first step into the engineering geology sector.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (£25,000 - £28,000)
• Focused training
• Variety of exciting projects
• Company benefits and pension scheme
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development

Role Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work on geotechnical and geo-environmental projects around South Wales, including ground investigations, report writing, soil logging, groundwater and gas monitoring, soil sample preparation, data input, and working on drilling rigs. All activities will be supported by senior team members with excellent training.

Candidate Requirements:

• A degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Geoscience, or a related subject
• Experience as a geotechnical or geo-environmental engineer is preferable but not essential
• A full, clean UK driving license
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Ability to commute to Cardiff

If you are interested in this or other engineering/environmental roles, please contact Beth at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

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