Geotechnical Engineer

Position: Geotechnical Engineer (Permanent)
Geotechnical Engineer 🌍

📍 Edinburgh | Full-time | Permanent
💰 Up to £42,000 + excellent benefits

Fancy getting your boots muddy and your brain working?

We’re working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in Edinburgh that’s looking to add a Geotechnical Engineer to their growing team. If you enjoy solving ground-related challenges and want to work on varied projects across Scotland and the UK — this could be for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Planning and overseeing site investigations

* Interpreting ground investigation data

* Writing clear, concise factual and interpretative reports

* Designing foundations, retaining walls and earthworks

* Carrying out slope stability and settlement analysis

* Collaborating with structural, civil and environmental teams

From housing developments to major infrastructure schemes, no two projects will be the same.

What We’re Looking For

* Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology

* Around 2–5 years’ consultancy experience

* Strong report writing and analytical skills

* Solid understanding of UK geotechnical standards

* Working towards Chartership (ICE or Geol Soc)

* A proactive, team-focused attitude

What’s On Offer

* Salary up to £42,000 depending on experience

* Support towards Chartership

* Varied and technically interesting workload

* Friendly, supportive Edinburgh office

* Clear progression opportunities

If you’re ready to take the next step in your geotechnical career and want to join a consultancy where your development genuinely matters, get in touch