Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

Tetra Tech Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist in Harrogate. This role offers exciting opportunities to work on innovative projects from day one with training towards chartership. Candidates should have a relevant degree and a strong interest in geotechnical engineering. The position includes a full-time contract, mentorship, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Graduate training agreement

Chartership support

Mentoring

Qualifications

• Strong interest in geotechnical engineering and related experience.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen observational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake office and site-based work.
• Complete investigations, assessments, and interpretative reports.
• Undertake detailed design and construction supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Flexibility to work on site

Education

2(i) or 1st MEng, MGeol, MSci, or BSc + MSc in Civil Engineering, Geotechnics, or Engineering Geology

Job description

Overview

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist role at Tetra Tech Europe. Location: Harrogate. Start Date: September 2026. Coffey Geotechnics Ltd, a Tetra Tech company, has opportunities for graduate geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists to join our team providing geotechnical and engineering geological design and consultancy services based in Harrogate.

Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering, and environmental consultancy. The core business is ground interpretation, geotechnical assessment and design for infrastructure projects (road and rail), buildings and land developments. Our ground engineers design foundations, soil and rock slopes, retaining structures, ground improvement, marine and near-shore structures, deep basements and temporary works. We deliver design and feasibility solutions for geotechnical, engineering geology, hydrogeology, mining and geo-environmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of engineering problems with practical responsibility from the outset.
• Plan and undertake office and site-based work, complete investigations, assessments and interpretative reports.
• Meet clients and undertake detailed design and construction supervision across a broad range of projects.
• Collaborate with teams of ground engineering specialists to deliver solutions.
• Participate in graduate training with mentoring and support toward chartership through ICE, IOM3 and the Geological Society of London.

Qualifications

• 2(i) or 1st MEng, MGeol, MSci, or BSc + MSc in civil engineering, geotechnics or engineering geology.
• Demonstrable interest in geotechnical engineering / engineering geology with related academic or industrial experience.
• Written and verbal communication skills; numerical and analytical engineering skills; keen observational skills.
• Flexibility to work on site and overseas; eligible to work in the UK.
• Full valid UK driving licence.

Application Details

Application Closing Date: 31 October 2025. Assessment Centre to be held: February 2026.

Work Approach

We value flexible working where possible and emphasise collaboration, client interaction, and delivering outputs. Meetings with colleagues and clients in offices or on sites are important for collaboration, appraisals, and development. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and making reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or other needs during the application and selection process.

Equal Opportunities Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.