Junior Geotechnical Engineer

​; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK is seeking a motivated Junior Geotechnical Engineer for a pivotal role in London. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to work on international port and marine infrastructure projects, providing a supportive environment for skill development and professional growth.

Benefits

Career Development support

Private Health Insurance

Competitive Employer Pension Contributions

25 Days Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Approx. 2 years’ relevant industry background (including placements or internships).
• Sound understanding of soil mechanics and basic geotechnical engineering principles.
• Interest in infrastructure development in international and coastal environments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting geotechnical designs for retaining walls and deep foundations.
• Assisting in preparing geotechnical reports for international projects.
• Conducting site visits, surveys, and inspections.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Geotechnical software such as PLAXIS

Job description

| LONDON |

Junior Geotechnical Engineer sought at this established and successful Multidisciplinary Consultancy. This role is based in London.

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Overview

Our client is a global engineering consultancy with a growing geotechnical engineering division. They deliver smart, sustainable solutions across sectors including ports and harbours, container terminals, high-risk buildings and general heavy duty infrastructure projects.

They are looking for a motivated and detailed oriented Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join its UK-based team, contributing to and undertaking the geotechnical design of international port and marine infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will take a proactive role in delivering technically robust and commercially viable geotechnical solutions, in collaboration with clients and teams across multiple countries.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop technical expertise and gain global project exposure within a supportive, design-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Supporting geotechnical designs for retaining walls, deep foundations, ground improvement, and pavements.
Assisting in preparing geotechnical reports and specifications for internationalprojects.
Interpreting ground investigation data from varied regions.
Drafting sections of geotechnical interpretative reports and design documentation.
Performing supervised design calculations to regional codes and standards.
Collaborating with civil and structural teams on integrated, multidisciplinary designs.
Conducting site visits, surveys, and inspections.

Requirements

BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or a related field with a geotechnical focus.
Approx. 2 years’ relevant industry background (including placements or internships).
Sound understanding of soil mechanics and basic geotechnical engineering principles.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and basic engineering tools.
Interest in infrastructure development in international and coastal environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable skills:

Exposure to geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, WALLAP, or similar.
Knowledge of UK and international design standards (e.g. Eurocode 7, BS 8002,BS8004, API).
Awareness of site investigation practices in different environments or climates.
Interest in marine or port infrastructure design.
Track-record or coursework involving numerical methods or FEM.

On offer

Salary £30,000 – £40,000
Career Development – Support with professional registration, ongoing training, andopportunities for further education
Private Health Insurance – Protecting your health and wellbeing
Competitive Employer Pension Contributions – Helping you plan for retirement
Critical Illness Salary Protection
25 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
Employee Assistance Programme

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To apply for the position of Junior Geotechnical 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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