Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

Tetra Tech Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy provider is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist in Reading. This role offers early responsibility in geotechnical and engineering geological projects, with mentoring and training tailored for your success. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and show a strong interest in engineering. Applications are welcome until 31 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate must have a strong educational background in civil engineering or geotechnics.
• Demonstrable interest in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology is required.
• Flexibility to work on site and hold a full valid UK driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• You will work on a range of engineering problems with practical responsibility.
• Collaborate with ground engineering specialists on various projects.
• Undertake detailed design and construction supervision as part of your role.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Observational abilities

Education

2(i) or 1st MEng, MGeol, MSci, or BSc + MSc in relevant fields

Job description

Overview

Tetra Tech Europe is a leading technical, engineering, and environmental consultancy. We provide data-driven, market-leading water, environment, infrastructure, energy, and international development solutions to clients in the UK and Europe. We deliver locally and we’re backed globally. In the UK and Europe, Tetra Tech has more than 6,000 employees and more than 50 offices. Our unique organisational structure enables us to be nimble and respond with the agility of a small business, backed by international resources and capabilities from across the world. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and help our clients succeed, our business prosper and the communities we work in thrive.

In a graduate role you will work on exciting, ground-breaking projects from day one, with support to grow in your chosen discipline as well as training to develop the core skills needed to succeed in a professional organisation. Our early careers programme provides mentoring, Chartership support and other development opportunities.

Role Title

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

Role details

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Reading

Coffey Geotechnics Ltd, a Tetra Tech company, has opportunities for graduate geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists to join our team of specialists providing geotechnical and engineering geological design and consultancy services based in Reading (UK).

The core of our 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 are at the forefront of delivering design and feasibility solutions for geotechnical, engineering geology, hydrogeology, mining and geo-environmental projects.

Responsibilities

• You will be exposed to a range of engineering problems and have opportunities to gain practical responsibility from the outset.
• Work across teams of ground engineering specialists, plan and undertake office and site-based work, complete investigations, assessments and interpretative reports.
• Meet clients and undertake detailed design and construction supervision on a broad range of projects.
• Participate in the ICE-accredited graduate training agreement with mentoring and support towards chartership through the ICE, IOM3 and the Geological Society of London.

Qualifications

• Our ideal candidate will have a 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 experience in academic and/or industrial contexts.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Numerical and analytical engineering skills and keen observational abilities.
• Flexibility to work on site and overseas and eligible to work in the UK.
• A full valid UK driving licence.

Application details

Application Closing Date: 31 October 2025

Assessment Centre to be held: February 2026

Equality and inclusion

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. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition or any other individual need, we are happy to talk about reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process that will enable you to be your best.

Find out more at: https://www.tetratecheurope.com/careers/early-careers/