Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Position: Graduate Geotechnical Engineer (Permanent)
Graduate Engineering Geologist
📍 Birmingham
💰 Competitive Graduate Salary + Benefits
🕒 Full-time | Permanent

Ready to get your boots muddy and build a real career in ground engineering?

If you’re a recent Geology or Engineering Geology graduate with up to a year of experience (including placements), this is your opportunity to join a busy, growing consultancy in Birmingham where you’ll gain genuine hands-on experience from day one.

This isn’t just a logging role — it’s a chance to develop into a well-rounded Engineering Geologist with clear progression and structured support.

Why Apply?

✔ Get real site experience across varied projects
✔ Learn directly from experienced geotechnical professionals
✔ Develop both field and reporting skills
✔ Clear pathway to promotion
✔ Support towards Chartership

The Role

You’ll split your time between site and office, developing strong technical foundations while building confidence managing ground investigations.

You’ll be involved in:

* Supervising drilling rigs and trial pits

* Logging soil and rock to British Standards

* Sampling and groundwater/gas monitoring

* Coordinating laboratory testing

* Preparing factual reports

* Supporting interpretative reporting with senior engineers

You’ll gradually take on more responsibility as your experience grows.

What We’re Looking For

* BSc or MSc in Geology, Engineering Geology or similar

* Up to 1 year of relevant industry experience (placements count)

* Full UK driving licence (essential)

* Strong attention to detail

* A proactive, positive attitude

* Eagerness to learn and progress

What’s On Offer

* Competitive graduate salary

* Structured mentoring and training

* Clear career progression

* Support towards Geological Society or ICE Chartership

* Pension scheme

* Friendly, supportive team environment

If you’re ambitious, practical, and ready to build a long-term career in engineering geology — this is the perfect next step