Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer (Land Contamination)

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Job information

  • Location: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £26000 - £28000 per annum + Full Training + Progression
  • Published: 15 July 2026

Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer (Land Contamination)

£26,000 – £28,000 + Full Training + Progression + Company Van + Overtime

Bishop’s Stortford

Are you seeking to kickstart you career in geotechnical engineering, with an opportunity that provides excellent development and progression opportunities?

On offer is the chance to join a growing geo-environmental consultancy with an in-house laboratory, delivering a wide range of site investigation, foundation design, and contaminated land projects.

You will be responsible for carrying out geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigations, foundation assessments, and subsidence claims.

Working across a range of residential and commercial projects, you will undertake site work across England, determining the cause and repair of structural movements.

Additionally, you will interpret laboratory data, produce technical reports, and manage projects from inception through to completion.

Full training can be provided on all aspects of the job, such as site investigation methods, report writing and collecting, logging and testing soil samples.

This role would suit someone passionate about starting a career in the geotechnical industry.

The Role

  • Undertake geotechnical site investigations for subsidence claims
  • Manage projects from conception to completion
  • Collect soil samples and interpret geotechnical and environmental laboratory data
  • Monday to Friday, 8 – 5
  • Travel Across England

The Person

  • Full UK driving license

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH26313a

Keywords: Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Earth Sciences, Site Investigation, Soil Sampling, Subsidence, Laboratory Data, Bishop Stortford

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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