Geotechnical Engineer

McCarthy Recruitment Manchester, England Posted Mar 31, 2026

Full Time
GBP 45,000 per year
Onsite
Senior

Job description

As a Geotechnical Engineer, the work centres on · Act as CQA lead for earthworks, ground engineering and remediation activities. It would suit someone who can bring handling site-by-site responsibilities with consistency and care to the role.

Role overview

Geotechnical Engineer – Earthworks & CQALocation: Manchester Salary: [[SALARY_0]] per annum + Company Vehicle (DOE) Contract: Permanent | Full-Time. This is a hands-on, site-facing engineering role with real ownership.

Main responsibilities

· Act as CQA lead for earthworks, ground engineering and remediation activities. O Landfill cells, lining systems and capping works.

What helps someone succeed

Handling site-by-site responsibilities with consistency and care. Strong professional approach.

Requirements

  • · Degree-qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
  • · Genuine technical ownership, not just inspection.
  • If you’re an experienced geotechnical engineer who wants to own quality Onsite and see projects through from groundworks to sign-off, we’d love to speak to you.

Job details

  • Suits an experienced geotechnical or civil engineer who enjoys being Onsite, close to the work, and wants to move away from pure consultancy into an embedded, delivery-focused pos.
  • We’re recruiting a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to take a leading role in the technical assurance and Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) of major earthworks, remediation and quar.
  • Act as the technical authority on earthworks quality, overseeing construction activities, verification and sign-off in line with design intent, planning conditions and Environment.
  • Work model: On-site.
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