Overview

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer – Ayesa - UK and Ireland

Employment Type: Full-Time (with hybrid work arrangements)

Ayesa is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Geotechnical team. You will contribute to a variety of design projects. Previous design commissions include renewal schemes for railway earthwork assets, temporary works designs for flood defence schemes and detailed geotechnical design input for a major new conference centre building in Wales.

Ayesa is a global leader in engineering, environmental consultancy, and digital transformation, with 13,000+ professionals across 40+ countries supporting a sustainable and resilient built environment.

Responsibilities

• Working as a member of a project team to deliver quality services to clients
• Ensure all geotechnical designs are in accordance with set standards and that recommendations are robust, value-based and commissionable
• Ensure that designs are delivered on time to clients and that the design fulfils the client’s brief
• Inspect construction work and ensure that all aspects of design are correctly implemented
• Monitor processes and results to ensure compliance with safety, legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
• Ability to make appropriate judgments and decisions and exercise initiative
• Assist at tender stage of projects

What You Bring

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year’s design experience in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering with proven technical knowledge of geotechnics and relevant software
• Detailed knowledge of Eurocodes and current engineering codes of practice
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and excellent planning and organisation skills
• Ability to work independently

Skills & Attributes:

• A first degree (minimum 2.1) in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or similar
• Masters degree in geotechnical engineering or similar is preferred
• Minimum of 1 year’s Geotechnical or Civil Engineering design experience
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status

What’s in It for You

• Competitive Salary & Performance-Based Bonuses
• Hybrid Work Model (2–3 days from home)
• Flexible Hours 37.5 per week (Core: 10am–4pm Mon–Thu, 10am–3pm Fri)
• Professional Development and Chartership Support
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sustainability & Innovation-Focused Culture
• Generous Annual Leave with Additional Days Based on Service

We’re Inclusive by Design

Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.