At BakerHicks, our team of ground engineers play a critical role in any construction project. It’s our job to understand the behaviour of a range of ground materials and the effect these conditions will have on the design, construction as well as the wider environment. Our dedicated geotechnical experts are highly experienced in project delivery from early planning studies through to the construction phase. Working closely with structural and civil engineering disciplines, the team has a proven track record delivering projects across the sectors. Projects are varied and typically involve regulated and complex environments. We’ve delivered a range of building and infrastructure redevelopments, identifying and managing risks and designing tailored, sustainable geotechnical solutions for our clients. Our Graduate Programme Our two-year graduate scheme will start your journey to becoming a Chartered Engineer, giving you the opportunity to work with industry-leading teams and equip you with the skills that you need to begin a successful career in design and engineering. You’ll be part of the team and get involved in a wide variety of projects to develop your experience from the very first day. Within your role as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/ Engineering Geologist at BakerHicks, you will be required to prepare and input to various stages of Ground Engineering deliverables, supporting the companies growth on all aspects of projects across a number of sectors including power, rail, highways, life sciences, nuclear and aviation. This is a brilliant opportunity to join an award winning team, as we grow our Ground Engineering capabilities throughout BakerHicks’ offices across the United Kingdom. Principal Responsibilities Undertake the design and specification of Ground Engineering activities. Undertake site inspections of existing assets. Represent BakerHicks on site visits where required to observe ground investigation works. Support the development of Ground Engineering service capabilities across BakerHicks’ geographic locations. What We're Looking For We’re looking for individuals with a passion for Ground Engineering and have or are set to achieve at least a 2:1 in a relevant Civil Engineering or Earth Sciences degree. Preferably you will hold an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology. You will be willing and excited to be part of undertaking site works, and will have a valid UK drivers licence. You’ll also need to feel confident to challenge the status quo, strive for perfect delivery and possess a willingness to get involved with every opportunity to develop yourself and put our customers first. Due to the recent changes to salary thresholds set by UKVI, BakerHicks graduate positions do not meet the requirements to support new entrant visa sponsorship. Therefore, all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the United Kingdom. Additionally, m any of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ) As we will be working through a high volume of applications, BakerHicks will endeavour to respond to your application as soon as possible. About BakerHicks We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks. BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company. Benefits Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to: Company car or cash allowance Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan Life assurance scheme 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) Flexible/hybrid working Family friendly policies Employee assistance Professional development BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.