Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Graduate Engineer (Geotechnical/Geology) - Summer Intake 2027 Glasgow Permanent Office/Home Hybrid Working Every structure starts below the surface — and getting that right takes skill, curiosity, and a deep understanding of the ground itself. We’re seeking motivated Graduate Engineers ready to take on those challenges from the start. Do you thrive on solving complex, real-world engineering problems? Do you want to contribute to some of the UK's most complex and prestigious projects? Then join our team and let's get to work. Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow We are growing our Ground Engineering team across the UK and looking for a Graduate Engineer to be part of it. You will contribute to some of the UK’s most prestigious and complex infrastructure programmes while working alongside experienced engineers who will guide your path to Chartership through a tailored development plan. Typically you will be: Carrying out a broad range of geotechnical engineering design activities, from collating and interpreting ground investigation data, running geotechnical analyses and numerical models, to preparing calculations and technical reports that meet project requirements and the highest quality standardsUndertaking engineering geological mapping and ground modelling at site scale, producing desk study reports, ground investigation reports, geotechnical design reports, and ground investigation specificationsSupporting and supervising ground investigations on site, gaining experience across a variety of ground conditions and project typesChecking calculations and technical drawings from other engineers, expanding your technical judgment and ability to notice detailsApplying and promoting engineering best practice across the team, including use of in-house tools such as our carbon calculation tool, supporting our commitment to sustainable and responsible designPlanning and prioritising your workload with support from your project manager, tracking and reporting progress against project budget and programmeHandling your own deliverables responsibly while ensuring accuracy and quality by thoroughly checking your workAttending site visits or client meetings Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future. The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve. On top of this you will have: A bachelor's or master's degree in either Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering (BEng, BSc, Meng, MSc), or Geology together with an MSc in either Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering, either completed or due to be awarded this summerA genuine motivation to become a Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist, with the resolve and persistence to get thereSome practical experience in an engineering environment, whether through a year in industry, summer placements, or a final year project or dissertation with real-world geotechnical, geological or engineering geology applicationInterest in and enthusiasm for engineering geology and geotechnical engineering, together with curiosity about subsurface behaviourThe ability to work and collaborate effectively within diverse, multi-disciplinary project teamsEffective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical findings clearly and professionally to colleagues and clientsCommitment to quality, precision and technical excellence A place to work and so much more At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers. We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home. With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play. What we also offer: To us, a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We want to take care of our people professionally and personally as well. Some of our benefits include:  28 days' holiday plus all UK bank and public holidaysFormalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunitiesPrivate health care, for you and a contribution from you for your immediate dependentsFlexible and hybrid working conditionsAnnual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional InstitutionsGroup personal pension scheme – salary exchangeLife assuranceMaternity Leave: 1-20 weeks full pay, 21-26 weeks half pay, 27-39 Statutory (SMP) 40-52 weeks unpaid (eligibility criteria will apply)Paternity Leave: 12 weeks full pay (eligibility criteria will apply) Optional benefits include: Cycle-to-work schemeElectric vehicle leaseCorporate gym membership  Annual Rail card (available for under 30s) Got more questions? If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Shruti Gupta at srgu@cowi.com. Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI. Equal opportunity employer. COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.