{"id":932307,"url":"https://alion.io/job/celnor-group-geotechnical-engineer","title":"Geotechnical Engineer","company":{"id":668713,"name":"Celnor Group","domain":"celnor.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/celnor","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Pinpoint","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":6,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":8,"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-14T12:34:53Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T02:58:15Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":16,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":16},"description":"Contract: Permanent, Full-time\nLocation: Norwich\nSalary: Competitive\n\n About Us\n\nAF 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.\n\nOur 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.\n\n Part of the Celnor Group\n\nCelnor 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.\n\nWhile 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.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Norwich.\n\nThis 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nUndertake and supervise ground investigation projects\nAnalyse and interpret geotechnical and geo-environmental data\nPrepare factual and interpretative reports\nSupport geotechnical design and assessment work\nLiaise with clients, contractors and project stakeholders\nAssist with project management and technical delivery\nContribute to the development of new and existing client relationships\n\nSkills, Knowledge, and Expertise\n\nRelevant qualification in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-environmental Engineering or a related discipline\nMinimum three years' experience within a geotechnical or geo-environmental role\nExperience of UK site investigation techniques and practice\nUnderstanding of BS5930 and Eurocode 7\nExperience producing technical reports and assessments\nStrong communication and organisational skills\nFull UK driving licence\nRight to work in the UK\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nWe are looking for a motivated and technically capable engineer who enjoys problem solving and delivering practical solutions for clients.\n\nThe successful candidate will be keen to continue developing their technical knowledge, work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the ongoing growth of the business.\n\n Salary and Benefits\n\nWe offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:\n\nProfessional development opportunities\n30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays\nLife assurance\nCompany pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 5%\n\nAF Howland Associates is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.\n\nTo apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3592,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Farming & Agriculture","Soil Management"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-15T12:34:53Z"}],"liveness":{"score":27,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.603,"p_room":0.45,"age_days":15,"expected_fill_days":8,"reasons":["conf:5","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/celnor-group-geotechnical-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/celnor-group-geotechnical-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T04:58:26Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4576,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":424,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}