Geotechnical Engineer

Job title: Geotechnical Engineer

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Engineer to join a growing ground investigation contractor based in Inverness. Working on projects across Scotland, you'll be involved in delivering high-quality site investigations for residential, commercial, infrastructure and renewable energy developments.

This is a hands-on role offering a mix of site supervision and technical reporting, making it ideal for someone looking to build their career within the ground investigation sector.

The Geotechnical Engineer role will involve:

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• Supervising ground investigation projects across a range of sites.
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• Logging soil and rock samples to current British Standards.
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• Overseeing drilling rigs and intrusive site investigations.
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• Scheduling and interpreting geotechnical laboratory testing.
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• Producing factual ground investigation reports.
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• Carrying out geotechnical assessments and providing engineering recommendations.
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• Liaising with clients, subcontractors and project teams.
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• Ensuring all site works are completed safely and in line with industry standards.
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The successful Geotechnical Engineer will have:

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• A degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
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• Previous experience within ground investigation or geotechnical engineering.
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• Experience supervising site investigations and logging soils and rock.
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• Strong report writing and communication skills.
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• A full UK driving licence.
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• A willingness to travel to project sites across Scotland when required.
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Benefits:

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• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
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• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
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• Enhanced overtime and site allowances.
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• Company pension.
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• Professional training and development.
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• Support towards Chartership.
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• Clear career progression within a growing business.
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• Generous annual leave.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer who enjoys site work and wants to develop their technical skills while working on a varied portfolio of ground investigation projects throughout Scotland.