Geotechnical Engineer – Site Investigation & Ground Engineering (Contract)

Location: London (3 Days per Week On-Site – Atlas Road)
Rate: £500–£575 per day (Outside IR35)
Job Type: Contract – 12 Months
Hours: 40 hours per week

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to support the delivery of a major infrastructure project in London, working on high-profile site investigation and ground engineering works.

This role will focus on reviewing and managing geotechnical field reports, supporting the delivery of technically complex projects across large-scale infrastructure packages. The successful Geotechnical Engineer will play a key role in ensuring ground investigation data, reporting and technical outputs meet project standards and requirements.

This position requires 3 days per week on-site in London (Atlas Road), with flexibility for remote working on the remaining days.

Key Responsibilities

As a Geotechnical Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and assessing geotechnical field reports and site investigation data
• Supporting the delivery of ground engineering and geotechnical design activities
• Ensuring geotechnical outputs comply with project specifications and engineering standards
• Liaising with site teams, engineers and project stakeholders
• Providing technical input into geotechnical assessments and ground conditions
• Supporting the coordination of site investigation and reporting activities
• Identifying and managing geotechnical risks and technical issues
• Contributing to the delivery of large infrastructure and civil engineering projects

Requirements

To be considered for this Geotechnical Engineer role, candidates should have:

• Proven experience working as a Geotechnical Engineer within infrastructure or civil engineering projects
• Strong experience in site investigation and geotechnical reporting
• Experience reviewing ground investigation data and field reports
• Knowledge of ground engineering principles and geotechnical design
• Experience working on large infrastructure or major project environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Experience working on major UK infrastructure projects would be advantageous.

Contract Details

• 12-month contract (with potential for extension)
• Outside IR35
• £500–£575 per day
• 3 days per week on-site in London (Atlas Road)
• 40 hours per week

If you are a Geotechnical Engineer with site investigation and reporting experience, looking to work on a major infrastructure project in London, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile programme of work.

Apply now to learn more about this opportunity.