Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental Engineer in Glasgow

Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer

Location: Glasgow

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time 

Salary: £31,000 - £36,000

About the role:

I am keen to speak with ambitious and enthusiastic Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineers to join a growing team in Glasgow.                                                              This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with 2–5 years' relevant experience who is looking to further develop their technical expertise and gain exposure to a diverse range of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects across Scotland and the wider UK.                                                                                                                                The role will offer a varied combination of site-based and office-based responsibilities, providing the opportunity to develop your practical investigation experience alongside your technical reporting and engineering skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Demonstrating a genuine interest in developing your geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering knowledge and technical skills.
• Undertaking and supervising ground investigations, including site supervision, geological logging and sampling.
• Assisting with the planning and design of site investigation strategies for a variety of sites and development types, with support from experienced colleagues where required.
• Preparing sketches, diagrams and technical drawings to communicate geological and engineering information.
• Interpreting ground investigation data and applying appropriate engineering principles and analytical techniques.
• Interpreting geological mapping, published information and other relevant site data to support ground assessments.
• Reviewing and interpreting geotechnical and geo-environmental laboratory test results.
• Attending internal and external project reviews and meetings with clients and other design team members.
• Contributing to the preparation of factual and interpretative geotechnical and geo-environmental reports.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines to support successful project delivery.
• Undertaking general administrative and project-related duties as required.
• Ensuring all quality assurance procedures are followed and appropriately documented.
• Ensuring all work is reviewed and approved by a Senior Engineer or above before any documentation is issued.

Role Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or Geo-environmental Engineering.
• 2+ years' relevant experience 
• Practical experience of site and ground investigation activities.
• The ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.

This role comes with:

• 33 days holiday
• £31,000 - £36,000
• Flexible/hybrid working options available
• Paid professional membership
• Simply Health Cash Plan (including counselling services)
• Home and tech scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & paternity leave
• DIS 3x salary
• 1 charitable works day off per year