Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Glasgow

Launch Your Geotechnical Engineering Career with a Dynamic, Employee-Owned Consultancy
Are you a recent Civil or Structural Engineering graduate with hands-on site experience and a drive to develop into a chartered professional? This is your chance to join a rapidly growing, employee-owned consultancy specialising in rail, transportation and heavy civil engineering. Combine technical design work with client liaison and project support, all while building the foundation for long-term career progression and Chartered status.

You''ve already applied your degree on real-world projects, preparing calculations, designing technical details and supporting site investigations. Now you''ll pair that experience with structured training, working alongside senior engineers on both office-based and on-site tasks to deepen your expertise and accelerate your professional development.

Transition smoothly from technical support to project planning and management. You''ll gain experience in tender preparation, budget monitoring and client communication-building a full-scope skill set that sets you up for Incorporated and Chartered Engineering accreditation.

Comprehensive Training & Mentorship
- Structured induction and mentoring by Senior Engineers
- Dedicated support for continuous professional development and Chartership
- Hands-on exposure to British Standards and Eurocodes
- In-house technical workshops and access to leading design software

The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer Role
- Assist with the preparation of designs, technical calculations and interpretive reports
- Support technical drawings and specifications using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroStation
- Contribute to fee proposals and tender submissions, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Attend supervised site visits and surveys, applying practical insight to data collection
- Learn to apply relevant design codes and quality assurance systems
- Collaborate with project managers to track timelines, budgets and deliverables
- Engage in client liaison and project documentation from concept through completion

Hybrid Working & On-Site Exposure
Enjoy a primarily office-based schedule for focused design work and professional training, balanced with regular, supervised site visits to maintain a strong connection to field operations.

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer Package
- Salary: Competitive for Glasgow graduates
- Hybrid working style: office-based with frequent site visits
- Professional development budget and Chartership support
- Opportunity to contribute to full business cycle: winning work, delivering projects and shaping design teams
- Employee-owned structure, sharing in company success

Take the next step toward Chartered status and a rewarding career in geotechnical engineering. Please get in touch with Alex at Calibre Search Manchester if this opportunity sounds like it could be for you.

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