Geotechnical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 14, 2026. Celnor Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Seaton, Rutland
Salary: Competitive
About Us
AF Howland Associates (AFHA) is a well-established geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy operating across the UK. We support infrastructure, utilities and development projects ranging from small-scale schemes through to major civil engineering and construction projects.
Our services cover the full project lifecycle, from ground investigation and geotechnical assessment through to design support, environmental monitoring and technical consultancy. We have particular expertise in trenchless construction, geotechnical instrumentation and the development of innovative technical solutions, including our proprietary geotechnical data processing software.
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
About the Role
We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Seaton, Rutland.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of infrastructure, utilities and development projects across the UK. You will be involved in the delivery of ground investigations, technical assessments, data interpretation and geotechnical reporting, while working closely with clients and experienced colleagues across the business.
The role would suit an individual with around three or more years of relevant industry experience who is looking to further develop their technical expertise within a supportive and growing consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake and supervise ground investigation projects
- Analyse and interpret geotechnical and geo-environmental data
- Prepare factual and interpretative reports
- Support geotechnical design and assessment work
- Liaise with clients, contractors and project stakeholders
- Assist with project management and technical delivery
- Contribute to the development of new and existing client relationships
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- Relevant qualification in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-environmental Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum three years' experience within a geotechnical or geo-environmental role
- Experience of UK site investigation techniques and practice
- Understanding of BS5930 and Eurocode 7
- Experience producing technical reports and assessments
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a motivated and technically capable engineer who enjoys problem solving and delivering practical solutions for clients.
The successful candidate will be keen to continue developing their technical knowledge, work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the ongoing growth of the business.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Professional development opportunities
- 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 5%
AF Howland Associates is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.
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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.