Graduate Geotechnical Engineers

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer – Nottingham

A leading civil engineering consultancy in the UK rail sector is seeking Graduate Geotechnical Engineers to join their Site and Ground Investigations team. This opportunity offers hands‑on experience and professional development in a diverse and technical field.

• Assessing subsurface conditions on prospective construction sites to enable the design of safe, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure
• Gathering detailed site data to support the preparation of structural and ground investigation technical reports
• Conducting physical sampling and geotechnical testing across varied environments, including railways, highways, and open land
• Compiling factual ground and structural investigation reports
• Undertaking safety‑critical duties within the rail environment

• Kick‑start your career with practical experience and exposure across complex infrastructure projects
• Access tailored training and competency development plans designed to support your growth and progression
• Work on a wide range of site locations, including rail, highways, and open land across the UK
• Benefit from ongoing professional development within a company that invests in its people
• Report directly into the Principal Engineer, gaining mentorship and insight from industry expertise

£26,000 plus overtime (OTE up to £36,000)

• Based out of the Nottingham office, with frequent travel to various sites
• Flexibility required for occasional weekend and night work, with weekends paid at double rate

• MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc in Engineering Geology, Geology, or Physical Geography
• Full clean driving licence
• Be able to pass a Personal Track Safety (PTS) Medical, D&A, and Training
• Willing to learn, proactive, and comfortable with hands‑on fieldwork

If you are interested in the role, please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the consultant listed on this page.

Geotechnical Site Engineer, Ground Investigation Engineer, Geo‑environmental Engineer, Geotechnical Design Engineer, Soil Mechanics Engineer, Foundation Engineer, Earthworks Engineer, Junior Geotechnical Consultant, Geotechnical Monitoring Technician

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.