Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than engineers – we’re trusted partners, innovators, and problem-solvers. Recognised as ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year 2022 and proudly accredited with Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing, our award-winning culture is built on excellence, collaboration, and sustainability. We push boundaries to deliver exceptional results for our clients – and create meaningful impact for the communities we serve.

If you are looking for a company that values excellence, innovation, and the wellbeing of its people, then BWB Consulting is the place for you. Explore our Graduate Careers Guide to learn more about why we are an award-winning company and start your journey with us today.

What you’ll be doing:

• Geotechnical data collection, interpretation, assessment, design and reporting.

• Assisting with and undertaking a broad range of geotechnical assessment and design work in relation to; foundations, floor slabs, roads and pavements, retaining structures, engineered (cut and embankment) slopes, earthworks.

• Site-based work relating to ground investigations, earthworks, ground improvement, construction supervision, and associated inspections and validation.

• You will be involved in the assessment, design and delivery of a range of projects varying in scale from small/medium sized to large and complex.

• Coordination of office output (assessments, designs, drawings and reports) and site construction ground-works operations (earthworks, ground improvement/treatment and geotechnical construction).

• You will be highly organised, enthusiastic to learn, and will be curious with the aim of becoming technically independent. The role will be focused on servicing both internal and external clients as part of a delivery team and under the direction of a Team Leader.

• The ideal candidate will be dynamically striving for personal development, seeking challenges and looking to thrive within a growing and diverse engineering environment.

What you’ll bring:

• A relevant degree such as civil/geotechnical engineering or engineering geology or studying towards a similar degree relevant to the role.

• Ideally a Masters degree, although this is not essential.

• Good IT skills and knowledge of MS Office suite and ideally relevant industry software, although training is provided.

• Enthusiasm to share your ideas about how we can do things better.

• Great communication skills developed through well-rounded life experience - academically, socially and in any previous work situations.

• The drive and ambition to develop and progress.

• A can-do problem-solving attitude.

• Personal organisation skills, and the ability to work well within a team.

• Willingness to travel and a full driving license are essential.

What we offer

• Inclusive Culture – Bring your authentic self to work every day.

• Competitive Rewards – Salary, 5% pension match, life assurance, and long-service recognition.

• Time Off & Flexibility – 25 days’ holiday (rising to 28), option to buy more, hybrid working (3 days office), and flexible core hours.

• Health & Wellbeing – Westfield Health, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives.

• Growth & Development – Fully funded training, Chartership support, and paid professional subscriptions.

• Community & Connection – Volunteering days, social events, discounts, and savings.

Accessibility & Adjustments

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.