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Coffey Geotechnics Ltd a Tetra Tech company, has a number of vacancies for graduate civil/geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists to join our 50-strong team of specialists providing geotechnical and engineering geological design and consultancy services based in Harrogate, Manchester and 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.
Job description
You will be exposed to a range of engineering problems and have opportunities to gain practical responsibility from the outset.
Working across teams of ground engineering specialists, you will plan and undertake office and site-based work, complete investigations, assessments and interpretative reports, meet clients, and undertake detailed design and construction supervision on our broad range of projects.
We offer an ICE-accredited graduate training agreement with mentoring and support towards chartership through the ICE, IOM3 and the Geological Society of London.
Qualification & skills required
Our ideal candidate will have a 2(i) or 1 st MEng, MGeol, MSci, or BSc + MSc in civil engineering, geotechnics or engineering geology and be able to demonstrate:
- A strong interest in geotechnical engineering / engineering geology and a track record of related experience in an academic and/or industrial context,
- Written and verbal communication skills,
- Numerical and analytical engineering skills and keen observational skills,
- Flexibility to work on site and overseas and eligible to work in the UK
Assessment Centre to be held: February 2025
About us
Everyone is welcome at Tetra Tech and free to be their authentic self without apology. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re always open to making reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process.
Tetra Tech colleagues take pride in delivering for clients, working together to ensure projects are delivered in the most effective way. This often requires colleagues to be together in person - in offices or on site - collaborating to ensure the best outcomes for both clients and colleagues. However, we also strongly advocate a hybrid approach that gives as much flexibility as possible around how, when, and where you work.
There is no 'one approach fits all' for our people – each team manages their own way of working. Your hiring manager can discuss what this looks like with you at interview.
Our people-focused culture includes a programme of mental health first aiders, wellbeing and fitness challenges, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility groups, and a comprehensive selection of benefits that you can choose from to best suit your needs.
