Job Description
Trainee Geo-technical Engineer
Department: Field Team
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Virginia Beach
Reporting To: Kirsty Whewell
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Celnor Group
About Celnor
Celnor is a leading provider of testing, inspection, certification and compliance (TICC) services across the UK and Ireland. Our specialist businesses support clients across the built environment, infrastructure, utilities and environmental sectors, delivering high-quality technical services that help keep people safe, projects compliant and businesses moving.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an ambitious Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and begin building a long-term career with one of the UK's fastest-growing compliance groups.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of geotechnical and ground investigation projects. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, receiving full training and mentoring whilst developing both your technical and practical skills.
No two days will be the same. You'll spend time both on-site and in the office, supporting investigations, analysing results and helping deliver high-quality reports for clients across multiple sectors.
What you will do
- Assist with planning and undertaking ground investigations across a variety of sites.
- Supervise and log boreholes, trial pits and intrusive ground investigations.
- Carry out soil and rock logging in accordance with industry standards.
- Record site data accurately and maintain high-quality field notes.
- Support the interpretation of geotechnical data and laboratory test results.
- Assist in preparing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
- Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and clients professionally.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
- Travel to sites across the UK, with occasional overnight stays where required.
Who you are
- Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- A full UK driving licence (or be working towards obtaining one).
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Good attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- The flexibility to travel and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Join us
You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.
Important information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.
