Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Aberdeen AB HG, United Kingdom b9678b71-d52a-4e58-8b38-4ec95dc6e3d4 Full time £15,000 - £18,000 per year

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Dyce, Aberdeen

Company: Grampian Geotechnical

Grampian Geotechnical is looking to recruit a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our busy and growing team in Dyce, Aberdeen. We specialise in undertaking all types of site investigation work across Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to begin their career in geotechnical engineering, with full training and supervision provided.

The Role

The position is split between site work and office-based work.

  • Base: Dyce, Aberdeen
  • Travel: Frequent travel to client sites throughout Scotland (and occasionally elsewhere in the UK)
  • Overnight stays: Occasional, with an overnight allowance paid
  • Hours: 08:00–17:00, Monday to Friday
  • Overtime: Paid at an overtime rate for any additional hours worked

You will support site investigation projects from fieldwork through to reporting and will be expected to communicate effectively with colleagues, drillers and clients, with strong attention to detail.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Carrying out intrusive ground investigations
  • Assisting with planning, supervision and programming of ground investigation projects
  • Soil and rock logging to current geotechnical standards
  • Collating data and contributing to report writing
  • Working closely with and supervising specialist drillers on site
  • Undertaking post-site visits for monitoring and sampling

Person Specification

Essential:

  • BSc degree (or equivalent) in Geology, Geography or a related Earth/Environmental Science subject
  • Full, clean UK driving licence
  • Able to follow instructions and work safely on site
  • Self-motivated, proactive and reliable
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication skills and strong attention to detail

Salary & Benefits

  • Starting salary: Dependent on experience
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Sick pay
  • Paid overtime
  • Overnight allowance where applicable
  • On-site parking

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £15.00-£16.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Aberdeen AB21 7HG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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