Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

As a Geotechnical Engineer at Jacobs in Glasgow, you will apply ground engineering expertise to support major infrastructure projects. You will work with a collaborative team to interpret ground conditions, design foundations and earthworks, and contribute to risk assessments that enable safe, sustainable delivery. The role blends office analysis with site exposure, offering opportunities to grow technically and pursue chartership. You will influence project decisions through practical, buildable solutions and cross-disciplinary collaboration. This role suits a proactive engineer seeking varied, technically deep challenges with meaningful impact.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 24 days annual leave plus option to buy up to 10 days
• Enhanced pension contributions up to 10%
• Private medical cover and Digital GP access
• Life assurance at four times salary
• Wellbeing support and professional memberships funded

Responsibilities

• 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

Key requirements

• 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

• strong communication
• proactive problem-solving
• collaboration
• geotechnical design
• soil mechanics
• ground engineering principles

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