Geotechnical Engineer

I&H Brown is a well-established, family-owned civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering complex and diverse projects across energy, infrastructure, industrial, and environmental sectors throughout the UK.As our business continues to grow, we are looking to appoint an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with strong ground engineering expertise to play a key role in pre-construction strategy and then drive successful project delivery, experiencing the unique reward of seeing your input influence outcomes from concept through to completion.Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.About the RoleYou’ll play an important role in guiding geotechnical aspects of projects, helping shape solutions from the tender stage through to construction. Your work will involve assessing ground risk and mitigation strategies, developing practical geotechnical solutions, coordinating site investigations, and supporting the design of temporary and permanent works. You’ll also assist operations with procedures, testing regimes, and verification reports to ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements. This is a broad, hands-on role suitable for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.What You’ll Be DoingLeading the geotechnical aspects of tenders and live projectsReviewing & interpreting geotechnical investigation reports/laboratory testing results to advise on earthworks strategies, foundation solutions, slope stability assessments, and ground improvement proposals. Reviewing earthworks strategies, proposals, performance specifications, etc, that have been developed by the client's team and advising on achievability given site conditionsPreparing and reviewing geotechnical design reports, calculations, and technical documentationScoping, coordinating, and interpreting site investigationsCarry out the roles of design coordinator and temporary works coordinator on specific projectsLiaise with Client and Designers at Tender and Construction Phase, including monitoring and reporting of design progressPrepare project design briefsSupporting design reviews and buildability assessmentsProviding geotechnical advice to site teams throughout constructionIdentifying geotechnical risks and proposing value-engineered solutionsLiaising with clients, designers, consultants, laboratories, and internal teamsContributing to bid submissions, technical proposals, and project methodologiesWhat We’re Looking ForEssential:Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or similarStrong geotechnical experience in contractor or consultancy environmentsTechnical knowledge of earthworks, foundations, ground modelling, slope xpwpeyx stability, temporary works, and ground improvementAbility to interpret ground investigation data Experience working on large earthworks and infrastructure projectsStrong communication and coordination skillsAbility to influence design decisions and support project teamsAbility to travel to sites across Scotland as and when required. Desirable:Chartered or working toward CEng/CGeolExperience in design-and-build contractingProficiency with geotechnical software (e.g., Slope/W, Plaxis, Wallap, HoleBASE)What We OfferCompetitive salary and benefits packageOpportunity to work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UKA supportive and collaborative working environmentCareer development and progression within a growing businessExposure to a wide range of technical challenges and project types