Geotechnical Engineer
6 days ago
Leeds
Assistant Engineer – Rail & Geotechnical Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP Salary: Competitive, based on experience Make a Real Impact on the UK’s Rail Infrastructure Broadreach Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading civil engineering contractor to support the hiring of a dedicated Assistant Engineer to join their growing Geotechnical team in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in meaningful, high-profile rail and infrastructure projects—supporting ground investigations, site supervision, and technical reporting while working alongside industry experts. What You’ll Be Doing • Assist with geotechnical site investigations, including logging, test scheduling, and reporting, • Act as a key liaison between site teams, subcontractors, clients, and technical office staff, • Carry out site duties in accordance with project scope and safety standards, • Maintain accurate records and data collection throughout the project lifecycle, • Log soil and rock samples to BS5930:2015 standards, • Ensure site-based tasks are performed safely and efficiently, • Mentor graduate engineers and contribute to a positive, safety-first site culture, • Support health, safety, and welfare of the Geotech team while promoting best practices, • Assist with factual report compilation and post-site monitoring What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with a passion for geotechnical excellence and infrastructure improvement. You’ll be working across varied rail and road-based projects, so adaptability, communication, and attention to detail are key. Essential Experience & Qualifications: • HND qualified in a geotechnical discipline, • 2–3 years industry experience in geotechnical/rail environments, • Good knowledge of GI techniques, BS standards, and site safety, • Proficient in MS Office and confident with technical data presentation, • Full UK driving licence, • CSCS Professionally Qualified Card, • IOSH Managing Geotechnical Sites, • Awareness of CDM Regulations (2015), • PTS (Personal Track Safety), SSSTS, and COSS certification Why Join Through Broadreach? At Broadreach, we don’t just fill roles, you’ll be connected to some of the UK’s most forward-thinking infrastructure projects while receiving the support and insight you need to thrive. Interested in shaping the future of UK rail with a respected, safety-first employer? Apply now and take the next step in your geotechnical engineering career. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: • Company pension Work Location: In person