Project Engineer

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer - Geotechnical to join a growing geotechnical and geo-environmental team, supporting a diverse portfolio of projects across the automotive, commercial, industrial, retail, education and residential sectors.

Working on projects from initial investigation through to completion, you will play a key role in delivering technical assessments, managing project activities and providing practical engineering solutions for a wide range of clients.

The Project Engineer – Geotechnical will:

• Manage geotechnical and geo-environmental projects from inception through to completion.
• Undertake site investigations, assessments and fieldwork activities.
• Log trial pits and boreholes and support environmental monitoring programmes.
• Coordinate laboratory testing and interpret geotechnical and environmental data.
• Carry out geotechnical analyses and design calculations.
• Prepare technical reports, findings and recommendations.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulators and internal teams throughout project delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The Project Engineer – Geotechnical will have:

• A degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience delivering geotechnical and geo-environmental projects.
• Consultancy experience supporting residential, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Experience conducting site investigations and supervising fieldwork.
• Knowledge of geotechnical investigation techniques and environmental regulations.
• Experience using software such as Holebase, GEO5 or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a varied range of projects while contributing to both geotechnical and geo-environmental disciplines. If you’re interested in this exciting role and would like to receive more details, please apply online and we will be in touch shortly!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Higham Ferrers

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-09-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English