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A Growing Geotechnical Engineer Position in Derby
Location: Derby
Salary: £32,000 – £40,000 per annum
Geotechnical Engineer opportunities
Are you a Geotechnical Engineer eager to join a supportive, forward-thinking consultancy, where hands-on experience takes centre stage while expanding your expertise?
About the Role
A dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking to bolster its Derby team with an enthusiastic Geotechnical Engineer. You’ll work on residential developments, gaining exposure to geotechnical design and geoenvironmental projects.
Guided by an experienced team, this is a perfect opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on experience
- Develop technical skills
- Progress your career
This role is ideal if you’re looking for a company that invests in its team, offering direct exposure to all project stages with clear progression paths.
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Key Responsibilities
- Planning and supervising ground investigations
- Logging soil and rock coro*nd industry standards
- Producing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports
- Undertaking geotechnical assessments and foundation recommendations
- Supporting residential development projects
- Assisting with slope stability, retaining wall, and foundation design
- Expanding geoenvironmental knowledge (including contaminated land assessments)
- Liaising with clients, contractors, and project teams
Requirements
- Degree in one of the following (or related discipline):
- Geology
- Engineering Geology
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Consultancy experience in geotechnical engineering or ground investigations
- Strong understanding of geotechnical principles
- Exceptional report writing and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence (required for project site access)
- Willingness to learn, with an enthusiastic attitude
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What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary: £32,000 – £40,000 per annum
- Clear career progression within an expanding team
- Training & mentoring in geotechnical design
- Opportunity to build geoenvironmental expertise
- Varied projects mostly within the residential sector
- Supportive, collaborative environment (small-to-medium size team)
- Company pension
- Generous annual leave
- Professional membership support
- Flexible working arrangements
Why Join Us?
If you desire a consultancy where you’re more than just an employee number and want to shape your geotechnical and geoenvironmental skills, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion!
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