Careers

Join Our Team and Grow with Us at PJS Geotechnical Engineers

PJS Consulting Engineers are a multi-disciplined consultancy providing civil, structural, and geotechnical design solutions for the UK construction market.

After a successful period of growth and in accordance with our ambitious future expansion plans, we are looking to strengthen our team with the appointment of a Geo-Environmental Engineer.

The successful candidate will join a very friendly working environment with clear opportunities for career progression, a competitive salary and company benefits.

At PJS we pride ourselves on providing our employees with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential. We operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. 

Your role will involve:

Technical

• Hold a relevant qualification in civil engineering, engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, geo-environmental engineering or a related discipline, with practical experience in a consultancy or similar environment.
• Organise and undertake ground investigations, including supervising drilling rigs and trial pits.
• Carry out sampling, monitoring, collation and analysis of geo-environmental data.
• Prepare and contribute to factual and interpretive reports, technical notes, drawings and calculations.
• Develop practical foundation, earthworks and geotechnical design solutions with appropriate senior support where required.
• Undertake site inspections, including substructure construction inspections.
• Apply the internal Integrated Management System and maintain accurate project records.

Commercial 

• Contribute to efficient project delivery by managing time, scope and deadlines effectively.
• Maintain awareness of budgets, variations and the commercial impact of technical decisions.
• Prepare or support quotations, fee proposals and project budgets where required.

  Client

• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, contractors and project teams.
• Attend and contribute to site and project meetings where required.
• Provide practical, responsive advice to support successful project outcomes.
• Build and maintain client-facing confidence when communicating with third parties.
• Maintain a proactive, accountable and professional approach to client correspondence.

 People 

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the geotechnical, civil and structural teams.
• Contribute to a positive team culture by sharing knowledge and supporting others where appropriate.
• Take ownership of ongoing training, professional development and technical progression.
• Demonstrate professionalism, drive and accountability.

Why Join Us

The successful candidate will join a very friendly working environment with excellent career progression available and enjoy a competitive salary with company benefits including:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Additional holiday purchase scheme (up to 10 days)
• Ability to sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Professional subscriptions reimbursed
• Long service awards, starting at 5 years’ service
• Free parking
• Royal London pension
• Zurich life assurance cover
• Vitality health insurance following probationary period
• Paid maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Eye care voucher scheme, to cover eye tests and new spectacles
• Breakout room with pool table
• Comprehensive induction process and focus on personal growth
• Various social events throughout the year, including parties, team building activities, Charity events and award ceremonies

The successful candidate will benefit from continuous career development opportunities, including both external and internal training courses, and mentorship from senior colleagues. The senior management team brings extensive experience from the civil engineering consultancy, contractor, and development sectors.

Due to the nature of the role a full driving license is required.

If you would like to be considered for any opportunities, or require more information regarding roles, please email enquiries@pjs-ce.co.uk

Recruitment Agencies Need Not Apply. Direct Applications Only.

PJS is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are hugely committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among the workforce.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.