Project Engineer, Geotechnical & Geo-Environmental Engineering

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Project Engineer, Geotechnical & Geo-Environmental Engineering

Posted 30 July 2026 / Deadline for application 31 August 2026

In this role, you will support blue-chip international brands on high-profile projects across the advanced manufacturing/automotive, commercial, industrial, retail, education, and residential sectors. You will manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory bodies.

Your technical responsibilities will include conducting site investigations, logging trial pits and boreholes, managing environmental monitoring, and scheduling contamination testing. You will also perform geotechnical design calculations for slope stability, foundations, and earthworks, and produce comprehensive, regulatory-compliant interpretative reports.

You require a bachelor's degree (BSc/BEng) in Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field, alongside a minimum of five years of post-graduate consultancy experience. Essential skills include hands-on fieldwork supervision and proficiency with geotechnical software such as Holebase or GEO5.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee geotechnical and geo-environmental projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets
• Attend site and conduct site investigations and assessments to gather data for project planning and design
• Technical ability in logging of trial pits and boreholes, in-situ environmental monitoring, scheduling of chemical contamination testing
• Perform geotechnical design calculations and analyses, including slope stability, foundation design, and earthworks
• Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation, detailing findings, recommendations, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to address project-related queries and concerns
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including civil engineers, structural engineers, and contractors, to ensure project objectives are met
• Implement quality control measures and ensure that all work complies with safety regulations and industry standards
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to enhance project outcomes and efficiencies
• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Minimum of five 5 years of relevant experience in geotechnical and geo-environmental projects
• Consultancy experience working with residential developers, industrial clients, or infrastructure projects
• Hands-on experience in conducting site investigations and supervising fieldwork
• High-level computer literacy and proficiency with relevant geotechnical design software including Holebase, GEO5 or similar
• Understanding of environmental regulations and geotechnical investigation methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective reporting and client interaction
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex engineering challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and clients
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation

We offer

• Opportunity to work with blue-chip international brands across diverse sectors
• Internal mentoring, training, and professional development programme
• Clear career progression within an ambitious, growing consultancy
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Support for chartership and professional membership fees

At Rolton we cultivate an environment where you will be expected to contribute your ideas, add value and play your part in a consultancy that's at the leading edge, working with globally recognised blue-chip clients.

Our people are supported through professional development and training at every stage of their careers and given the encouragement to achieve their potential.

Supporting the next generation

We offer work experience placements, as well as internal graduate mentoring and training programs aimed at developing individual needs as the "Engineer" with a view to progression to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or similar.

You'll have the opportunity to get involved in multi-disciplinary engineering, gain hands on experience in new disciplines to kick-start your career.

Equal opportunities

The company is fully committed to fair and equal treatment of all employees and applicants; we discriminate on talent and talent alone.

Success story A world of opportunity awaits Joining Rolton in 2022, Ryan has recently been promoted to Senior Structural Engineer.

Managing his own team of junior engineers and technicians within our Structural Engineering Service Line, Ryan works on projects such as large residential and commercial schemes.

He graduated university in 2015 with a BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering.

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