Geotechnical Engineer

Joseph Gallagher Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a highly experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join their Engineering team in Leeds. The role involves reviewing geotechnical information for tendering and project planning, advising on ground-related risks, and supporting design teams. Candidates should have a degree in Geotechnical Engineering, chartered status is preferred, and a minimum of 12 years of experience is required. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development support

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 12 years’ professional experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Excellent report review and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret geotechnical reports for projects.
• Advise project teams on ground-related risks.
• Support design and temporary works teams with geotechnical input.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Soil mechanics

Ground risk assessment

Geotechnical design

Communication

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our Engineering team, based in either Leeds or Belfast. This role will be focused on reviewing geotechnical information and reports to support tendering, project planning, and design development. The successful candidate will provide expert advice to project and bid teams, ensuring technical risks and opportunities are fully understood and managed.

Location: Leeds or Belfast
Hours: 8am to 5pm
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Role Details

About Joseph Gallagher Limited is a leading civil engineering contractor, delivering specialist tunnelling, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. Our success is built on technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret geotechnical reports, ground investigation data, and related documentation for tendering and live projects.
• Provide geotechnical expertise to support tender submissions, project planning, and risk assessments.
• Advise project teams on ground-related risks, construction methodologies, and mitigation measures.
• Liaise with consultants, clients, and site teams to clarify ground conditions and ensure information is accurate and fit for purpose.
• Support design and temporary works teams with geotechnical input as required.
• Contribute to technical assurance, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across the business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline (essential).
• Chartered Engineer status (ICE, IStructE, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 12 years’ professional experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally including both consultancy and contractor-side experience.
• Strong technical understanding of soil mechanics, ground risk assessment, and geotechnical design.
• Excellent report review and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear and practical advice.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, designers, and site teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on technically challenging and diverse projects.
• Professional development support, including chartership and CPD.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment within a respected civil engineering contractor.

Company Background

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

Additional Information

Company policies include:

• LIFE Culture – promoting health, safety and wellbeing; cultural safety programme embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.
• Disability Confident Committed – we are a disability confident employer and committed to equal opportunities in employment.
• Reasonable Adjustments – recruitment processes accessible; contact [e-mail] for support.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Civil Engineering