Certain Advantage
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
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Graduate Geotechnical Design Engineer
£25,000 - £30,000 + 10% bonus + training & development + BUPA healthcare + benefits + flexible working options
Location
Hinckley & Bosworth Area
The Opportunity
Certain Advantage is hiring a Graduate Design Engineer to join a highly successful, growing business supplying advanced materials and engineering solutions into civil engineering and construction markets.
This is a permanent role based at modern, purpose-built facilities in the Hinckley & Bosworth area.
Are you a Civil or Geotechnical Engineering graduate looking to step into a role where you can put your degree into practice, in a successful and growing business which will invest in your development?
If you want a supportive environment where you’ll receive dedicated mentoring, hands-on design experience, and potential to progress, this is a great place to start your career.
The Company
We are working with a well-established, dynamic business that manufactures and supplies geosynthetic solutions for civil engineering projects across the UK. Offering a vibrant, collaborative culture, they have built a strong reputation for technical expertise and high-quality service.
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The Role
Working directly within the engineering department under the guidance of Senior and Principal Engineers, you will work on a wide variety of civil and geotechnical projects.
- Producing geotechnical design calculations, drawings, and technical documentation using AutoCAD.
- Reading technical drawings to interpret client and site requirements.
- Learning to use and update the internal CRM system (A-Cloud) to track project progress.
- Communicating directly with consultant engineers, architects, and civil contractors to discuss designs and recommend technical solutions.
- Building your technical capabilities with structured support as you work towards full professional chartership.
The Individual
We are looking for enthusiastic grads who are eager to learn and keen to build a long-term career in geotechnical engineering. You should have:
- A BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
- Solid foundational knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Strong organizational skills and the motivation to manage your own workload within a team setting.
- Clear communication skills for speaking with clients and external engineers.
- 1-2 years of placement or post-grad engineering experience is beneficial, but not essential.
- You must have, or be able to obtain, the right to work in the UK. We are not currently a licensed visa sponsor.
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The Benefits
- Ongoing technical training and career development opportunities.
- Annual 10% company bonus.
- Private Health Cover (BUPA).
- Flexible working options (7.5-hour day, finishing early on Fridays).
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Up to 4 days working from home per month after probation.
- Regular company events, wellness sessions, and a friendly office culture.
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Does this sound like the right next step for your engineering career? Apply today.
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