Graduate Geotechnical Engineer - Ground Engineering

Buro Happold; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Buro Happold is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team withUK locations in Leeds, London or Bath. You will learn to assess ground behavior, specify investigations, interpret data, and support design across a range of projects from buildings to infrastructure.

You will work with senior engineers, develop practical skills, and contribute to safe, economical solutions while progressing towards chartership within a collaborative, global firm.

Qualifications

• MSc/MEng in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus required.
• Solid understanding of soil mechanics and geology and the environment.
• Able to engage with projects and apply academic learning to practical work.
• Motivated to develop professionally towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Undertake desk-based assessments of site geology, history and constraints.
• Identify and specify ground investigation requirements.
• Engage with ground investigation operations and data interpretation.
• Develop ground models for design and carry out checks across projects.
• Supervise on-site activities and support construction operations.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and communicate with clients.

Skills

Numeracy skills

English fluency

Problem solving

Self-sufficiency

Education

MSc/MEng in Civil Engineering (geotechnical)

Job description

Buro Happold is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team withUK locations in Leeds, London or Bath. You will learn to assess ground behavior, specify investigations, interpret data, and support design across a range of projects from buildings to infrastructure.

You will work with senior engineers, develop practical skills, and contribute to safe, economical solutions while progressing towards chartership within a collaborative, global firm.