Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

​; Viewpark; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in civil and structural engineering is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer to join their Glasgow team. The role involves conducting site investigations and analyzing geotechnical and geoenvironmental data, ideal for those who enjoy practical engineering. Benefits include a competitive salary between £26,000 and £32,000, mentorship towards chartership, and opportunities for rapid career growth in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Professional Development

Collaborative Team Culture

Career Growth

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and work outdoors on site as well as in the office.
• 0–2 years’ relevant consultancy background is desirable.
• Exposure to site investigation or groundworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations, including supervision, logging, and sampling.
• Collect and analyse field data for geotechnical and geoenvironmental projects.
• Assist with contaminated land assessments and geotechnical reporting.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical or Geoenvironmental Engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client is a specialist consultancy delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions across residential, commercial, and infrastructure development for a range of clients including multinationals, contractors, local authorities, landowners, developers, and planning consultants. Their team’s extensive experience and expertise, and industry responsive attitude, ensures that they are in the best position to provide innovative, multidisciplinary solutions in all of their civil and structural design projects.

They are now seeking a motivated graduate engineer to join their team in Glasgow. This role involves a high degree of site-based work, making it ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on engineering as well as technical reporting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer to build a career in geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy, working on diverse projects across Scotland while developing both site and office-based skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations, including supervision, logging, and sampling
• Collect and analyse field data for geotechnical and geoenvironmental projects
• Assist with contaminated land assessments and geotechnical reporting
• Support senior staff in project delivery and client liaison
• Contribute to factual and interpretative reports
• Work collaboratively with engineers and consultants across disciplines

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical or Geoenvironmental Engineering, or similar discipline
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors on site as well as in the office
• Strong work ethic, adaptability, and desire to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Full UK driving licence (essential due to site travel requirements)
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• 0–2 years’ relevant consultancy background
• Exposure to site investigation or groundworks
• Basic reporting background

On offer

• Competitive Salary – £26,000–£32,000
• Broad Technical Exposure – gain experience across geotechnical and geoenvironmental scopes, not siloed into one discipline
• Professional Development – mentorship from experienced engineers, support towards chartership, and encouragement to engage with industry institutions
• Impactful Projects – involvement in residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments across Scotland and the wider UK
• Collaborative Team Culture – small, supportive consultancy environment where innovation and teamwork are valued
• Career Growth – opportunity to progress quickly in a growing consultancy, with exposure to leadership and project management responsibilities

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To apply for the position of Graduate Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.

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