Location
Warrington
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
03/08/2026
Closing date
24/08/2026
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Warrington
Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 + Benefits
Are you a recent Geology or Earth Sciences graduate looking to kick-start your career in geotechnical engineering?
A specialist geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy is looking for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing team in Warrington. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of projects across the quarrying, waste management and land development sectors.
You will receive excellent mentoring and training, gaining practical experience in both site investigations and technical reporting while developing your knowledge of ground engineering.
The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role will include:
* Assisting with Phase 2 ground investigations
* Logging soil and rock to current industry standards
* Supervising drilling rigs and ground investigation contractors
* Collecting soil, rock and groundwater samples
* Preparing factual ground investigation reports
* Assisting with geotechnical interpretative reports and earthworks assessments
* Working on projects within the quarrying, waste management and land development sectors
* Carrying out regular site work across the UK with office-based reporting
Requirements:
* BSc or MSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Earth Sciences or a related discipline
* A strong interest in geotechnical engineering
* Previous industry experience through a placement or internship is desirable but not essential
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Full right to work in the UK
Benefits:
* Competitive graduate salary
* Structured training and ongoing mentoring
* Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
* Exposure to a diverse range of technically challenging projects
* Company pension
* Paid professional membership
* Holiday allowance with additional benefits
If you are looking to join a close-knit consultancy where you can gain hands-on experience, develop your technical skills and progress your career as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, apply now to be considered.