Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
WHY LINK?
Link Engineering is a growing consultancy offering civil, structural, geotechnical and transport planning services, with offices in Birmingham, Manchester and London. As we continue to expand and take on an ever-broader range of projects, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your own path, whether that’s taking on additional responsibilities, specialising within your discipline or progressing into leadership. Your plans for growth will be supported by senior staff who are genuinely accessible day to day and offer comprehensive mentoring to help you progress. At Link, you’ll be part of a close-knit team where no one is just a cog in the machine.
Another great fact about us is that we don’t do timesheets! We trust our team to manage their own time and communicate with the project leads, and we think that trust, especially for those earlier in their career, builds better judgement than being told exactly how to spend every hour. It’s part of how we keep things honest, collaborative and manage stress.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re looking to strengthen our Geotechnical team and are seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join us at the start of your career. This is an opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, gain hands-on project experience and learn from experienced engineers who are invested in supporting your growth.
You’ll work on a variety of projects within a small team where our experienced senior engineers are directly involved in delivery, providing guidance, mentoring and clear technical workflows to help you build your confidence and expertise. Our friendly team will support you as you settle in, develop your skills and take on increasing responsibility.
This consultancy role will give you exposure to projects of varying size and geotechnical complexity, from initial site appraisal and ground investigation through to design and construction support, helping you build a well-rounded understanding of geotechnical engineering.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supporting project engineers in preparing drawings, calculations, reports and design documents, including desk studies, ground investigation reports and geotechnical assessments
- Assisting with the planning and procurement of ground investigations
- Supporting the analysis of geotechnical data and preparation of ground models, with guidance from senior engineers
- Assisting with the design and reporting of foundations, retaining walls, earthworks and ground improvement solutions
- Completing site visits and investigations to review project constraints and the construction process as needed
- Building your knowledge of design software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D and GEO5, with support from the team
- Developing your understanding of design guides, standards and the designer’s duties under CDM (2015)
- Following Link’s procedures for delivering high-quality work that adds value to our clients
- Identifying and managing risk within your area of responsibility
- Coordinating with project engineers, technicians and the senior team involved in scheme delivery
- Giving open, honest feedback to your line manager and the business directors
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Alignment with the Link Values
- Clear, positive communicator
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Genuine passion for ground engineering
- Able to work to deadlines within a busy, supportive team
- Committed to your own personal development
- Keen to grow your career within a thriving, supportive business
QUALIFICATIONS
A degree in Civil Engineering or Geology is essential. An MSc in Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology would be an advantage.
WORKING PATTERN & BENEFITS
We typically work four days in the office and one from home. We’re big believers in being together. It’s how we share knowledge, support each other and keep the close-knit feel our team tells us makes Link different. We keep flexible core hours of 10am–4pm, so you’re free to shape your 7.5-hour day around that window in whatever way suits you.
You’ll be looked after with our Link 4 You benefits, which includes private medical insurance, health cash plan. life assurance, income protection, a discretionary bonus, 26 days’ leave (with the option to buy or sell up to five more), your professional membership fees covered, and much more. As a certified ICE training provider, we take your development seriously too.
At Link, we genuinely look out for each other. We have a team of trained Mental Health First Aiders running regular wellbeing sessions, and a busy social calendar, from quiz nights and Mario Kart to volunteering days, like helping a Birmingham charity build a sensory room for the children they support.
Link is committed to being a diverse, inclusive employer where opportunities are based on merit and everyone is treated with respect.
HOW TO APPLY
Ready to join us? Send your CV, ideally along with a short video telling us why you’d be a great fit for the role, to mail@linkeng.co.uk. We’re always happy to answer questions too. Just drop us a line at the same address.
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What Link can offer you?
We’re always happy to have an initial chat about your needs, whether you have a project you’d like some advice on, or you’re looking for a career opportunity with us. Please get in touch and a member of our senior management team will contact you.