Geotechnical Engineer

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer Before a railway can be expanded, a tunnel excavated or critical infrastructure built, someone needs to understand what's happening below the surface. That's where you come in.

As a Geotechnical Engineer at Jacobs in Glasgow, you'll help unlock major infrastructure projects by providing the ground engineering expertise that allows them to be delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably. Your work will influence key design decisions, reduce project risk and help create infrastructure that communities rely on every day.

From identifying ground conditions to developing engineering solutions, you'll play a pivotal role in turning ambitious ideas into buildable reality.

Solve complex ground engineering challenges on projects that shape the world around us

What's In It For You

Looking for more than just your next job title?

This is an opportunity to join a team where you'll be trusted to contribute, encouraged to challenge yourself and supported to build the career you want.

You'll gain exposure to technically diverse projects, work alongside recognised ground engineering experts and have the freedom to develop your own areas of specialism as your career progresses.

Why engineers choose Jacobs:

Work on nationally significant infrastructure and development projects

Accelerate your journey towards chartership with structured support

Learn from experienced geotechnical, geological and engineering specialists

Combine office-based technical work with valuable site experience

Enjoy flexible working arrangements that fit around your life

Take ownership of meaningful technical challenges from an early stage

Access long-term career opportunities within a global consultancy

Whether you're currently working in consulting or construction, this role offers the variety and technical depth that will help take your career to the next level. Note: this is not suitable for fresh graduates - you need proper, commercial experience in the role, not just a placement or internship. Thanks.

We Offer

Compensation that reflects your skills and experience

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days

Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10%

Private medical cover and Digital GP access

Family planning and fertility support services

Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes

Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds

Life assurance at four times your salary

Income protection for long-term financial security

Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn

Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities

Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a Geotechnical Engineer with a solid grounding in ground engineering principles and a desire to expand their technical capability across a broad range of projects.

You'll join a collaborative and supportive team delivering engineering solutions across transportation, utilities, environmental and industrial sectors.

This is the ideal move for someone who's gained a few years of experience after graduation and is ready for more responsibility, greater project exposure and involvement in increasingly complex geotechnical challenges.

In this role you'll:

Analyse and interpret ground investigation data

Assess soil, rock and groundwater conditions

Contribute to the design of foundations, earthworks and retaining structures

Support slope stability and geotechnical risk assessments

Prepare technical reports and engineering recommendations

Visit project sites to review ground conditions and support investigations

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions

Support projects through design, planning and construction stages

No two projects are the same, giving you the opportunity to continually expand your skills and experience across different sectors and ground conditions.

While we're primarily seeking experienced Engineer-level candidates, we'd also welcome applications from even more experienced professionals who can bring additional expertise to the team. Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or a closely related discipline

A few years of relevant industry experience

Background in either a consultancy or contracting environment

Experience interpreting ground investigation information and geotechnical data

Knowledge of geotechnical design, soil mechanics and ground engineering principles

Strong communication and technical reporting skills

A proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration

Commitment to professional development and progression towards chartership

Build What's Beneath the Extraordinary

The best infrastructure projects aren't defined by what people see. They're defined by the engineering decisions that make them possible.

If you're ready to move beyond graduate-level responsibilities and join a team where your technical input genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help deliver the ground engineering solutions behind tomorrow's most important projects.

Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week

Good luck with your application

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