Geotechnical Engineer (2–5 Years Experience)
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience) + benefits

About the Role

Join one of the most exciting engineering consultancies in Scotland at a time where the company is leading the market and growing significantly.

We are looking for a motivated Geotechnical Engineer with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our clients growing engineering team in Scotland. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality site investigations, foundation designs, and ground engineering solutions for a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, residential, and commercial projects.

This role offers an excellent balance of technical design work and site-based operations, providing a direct pathway toward achieving Chartered status (CGeol/ICE).

Key Responsibilities

• Site Investigations: Manage and supervise ground investigations, including logging soil and rock to BS 5930 standards.
• Technical Design: Undertake geotechnical designs, including shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, and earthworks.
• Reporting: Prepare interpretative geotechnical and geo-environmental reports, desk studies, and risk assessments.
• Project Support: Assist Project Managers with financial tracking, subcontractor management, and client liaison.
• Safety First: Ensure all site operations strictly adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: A degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of practical experience within a UK-based engineering consultancy or contractor.
• Skills: Proficient in geotechnical software (such as Oasys, Slope/W, or gINT) and a strong understanding of Eurocode 7. CSCS & Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) experience.
• Driving Licence: A full, UK driving licence is essential for site visits.
• Ambition: A desire to progress toward Chartership, with prior experience supervising ground investigations considered highly advantageous.

What We Offer

• Salary & Bonus: Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 plus an annual performance-related bonus.
• Career Growth: Fully funded mentorship and training pathway toward ICE or Geological Society Chartership.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model (typically 2-3 days in office/site, remaining days from home).

If this role and opportunity to progress your career sounds like something that would kick your career on then please get in touch and hit the apply button to send your CV.

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.