Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Edinburgh £65,000 - £70,000

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join a well-established ground engineering consultancy in Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to play a key part in a growing geotechnical team delivering projects across the quarrying, infrastructure, and development sectors throughout the UK.

The company is looking for an experienced engineer with a strong technical background in geotechnics and quarry-related projects who is eager to progress into senior leadership. A clear pathway to Associate Director and Director level is available, alongside full chartership support and mentoring.

The Role

You will lead and manage a range of geotechnical projects, with a particular focus on quarry environments, slope stability, and earthworks. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering geotechnical projects across quarry and infrastructure sites
• Conducting slope stability and geotechnical risk assessments
• Designing and overseeing ground investigations
• Producing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports
• Providing technical advice to clients and project teams
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting team growth
• Supporting business development and maintaining client relationships
• Assisting with quarry restoration and long-term land stability projects

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Consultancy experience within geotechnical engineering or quarry-related projects
• Strong understanding of slope stability, ground investigation, and geotechnical design
• Experience managing projects and liaising directly with clients
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership (ICE/GeolSoc equivalent)
• Strong communication and leadership skills

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Full relocation package available
• Clear pathway to Director level
• Chartership support and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on technically interesting quarry and infrastructure projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious geotechnical engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a growing and highly respected consultancy.