Associate Geotechnical Engineer
Edinburgh
£65,000 – £70,000
An exciting opportunity has become available for an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join a well‑established ground engineering consultancy in Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to play a key part in a growing geotechnical team delivering projects across the quarrying, infrastructure, and development sectors throughout the UK.
The company is looking for an experienced engineer with a strong technical background in geotechnics and quarry‑related projects who is eager to progress into senior leadership. A clear pathway to Associate Director and Director level is available, alongside full chartership support and mentoring.
The Role
You will lead and manage a range of geotechnical projects, with a particular focus on quarry environments, slope stability, and earthworks. Responsibilities will include:
- Managing and delivering geotechnical projects across quarry and infrastructure sites
- Conducting slope stability and geotechnical risk assessments
- Designing and overseeing ground investigations
- Producing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports
- Providing technical advice to clients and project teams
- Mentoring junior engineers and supporting team growth
- Supporting business development and maintaining client relationships
- Assisting with quarry restoration and long‑term land stability projects
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- Consultancy experience within geotechnical engineering or quarry‑related projects
- Strong understanding of slope stability, ground investigation, and geotechnical design
- Experience managing projects and liaising directly with clients
- Chartered status or working towards Chartership (ICE/GeolSoc equivalent)
- Strong communication and leadership skills
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Full relocation package available
- Clear pathway to Director level
- Chartership support and professional development
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work on technically interesting quarry and infrastructure projects
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious geotechnical engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a growing and highly respected consultancy.
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Edinburgh
£65,000 – £70,000
An exciting opportunity has become available for an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join a well‑established ground engineering consultancy in Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to play a key part in a growing geotechnical team delivering projects across the quarrying, infrastructure, and development sectors throughout the UK.
The company is looking for an experienced engineer with a strong technical background in geotechnics and quarry‑related projects who is eager to progress into senior leadership. A clear pathway to Associate Director and Director level is available, alongside full chartership support and mentoring.
The Role
You will lead and manage a range of geotechnical projects, with a particular focus on quarry environments, slope stability, and earthworks. Responsibilities will include:
- Managing and delivering geotechnical projects across quarry and infrastructure sites
- Conducting slope stability and geotechnical risk assessments
- Designing and overseeing ground investigations
- Producing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports
- Providing technical advice to clients and project teams
- Mentoring junior engineers and supporting team growth
- Supporting business development and maintaining client relationships
- Assisting with quarry restoration and long‑term land stability projects
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- Consultancy experience within geotechnical engineering or quarry‑related projects
- Strong understanding of slope stability, ground investigation, and geotechnical design
- Experience managing projects and liaising directly with clients
- Chartered status or working towards Chartership (ICE/GeolSoc equivalent)
- Strong communication and leadership skills
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Full relocation package available
- Clear pathway to Director level
- Chartership support and professional development
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work on technically interesting quarry and infrastructure projects
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious geotechnical engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a growing and highly respected consultancy.
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