Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

McCarthy Recruitment

Job Title: Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Warrington
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 per annum + Development Programme

Are you graduating in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences or a related discipline and looking to launch your career as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer?
Our client is a leading specialist in earthworks, quarry restoration, landfill engineering and major land development projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their expanding technical team based in Warrington.

The Role
As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will work closely with experienced engineers to support the design, monitoring and delivery of a wide range of projects, including:
  • Earthworks and ground engineering schemes
  • Quarry restoration and development projects
  • Landfill and containment cell engineering
  • Infrastructure and access road design
  • Technical modelling and engineering calculations
  • Ground material assessment and validation
  • Site inspections and quality assurance activities
You'll gain exposure to both office-based design work and practical site engineering, allowing you to develop a broad and highly valuable skillset.

What We're Looking For
We welcome applications from graduates with degrees in:
  • Engineering Geology
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Geology
  • Earth Sciences
  • Environmental Geoscience
  • Geography (with a geology or geoscience focus)
No previous industry experience is required. This Graduate Geotechnical Engineer opportunity is ideal for ambitious individuals who are eager to learn and build a long-term career within geotechnical engineering.
Requirements
  • Degree in a relevant discipline
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Interest in geotechnical engineering, earthworks or ground engineering
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence preferred
What's on Offer?
  • Starting salary of £30,000
  • Structured training and mentoring programme
  • Exposure to major engineering and land development projects
  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • Supportive and experienced technical team
  • Long-term career development within a growing business
The successful Graduate Geotechnical Engineer will benefit from hands-on training, technical mentoring and genuine opportunities for progression. If you're looking for your first role as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us
This opportunity is managed by McCarthy Recruitment, a specialist, award‑winning recruitment consultancy supporting senior appointments across operational, logistics and leadership functions.

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