Graduate Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental Field Engineer

A F Howland Associates is hiring Graduate Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental Field Engineers in Seaton, Rutland to support infrastructure and environmental projects through site investigations, field supervision, monitoring, and geotechnical reporting across the UK.

About Us
A F Howland Associates Limited (AFHA) is a well-established geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy with four offices across England. Our head office is located in Norwich, Norfolk, with further offices in Long Melford (Suffolk), Romford (London) and Seaton, Rutland (Central office). From these bases we operate nationally on infrastructure, utilities frameworks, and small to large developments across both greenfield and brownfield projects throughout the UK.

We specialise in the installation of high-quality geotechnical and environmental instrumentation for monitoring civil engineering and infrastructure works, ground gas assessment and water quality. We are experts in trenchless construction and have developed our own industry-approved software for data processing and assessment, simplifying and improving the delivery of geotechnical and environmental risk assessment.

As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a family culture where everyone is welcoming, helpful, and open to ideas. We value giving people a voice and creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop their careers.

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
AFHA is currently seeking Graduate Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental Field Engineers to join our growing fieldwork team based at our Central office in Seaton, Rutland. This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated graduates to build a career in the geotechnical and geo-environmental sector, working on a diverse range of infrastructure and utilities projects across the UK.

You will be responsible for the supervision of site-based activities, reporting to the Fieldwork Manager. Working closely with Engineers and Senior Engineers, you will ensure fieldwork is carried out to the highest standards. You will be expected to work both autonomously and as part of a team, delivering field and office-based works as scheduled, and will play a key role in supporting factual and interpretive report writing as your experience develops.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of intrusive site works including cable percussive drilling, windowless sampling, rotary drilling, trial pitting and in-situ testing

• Completion of project health and safety documentation in the field and office

• Liaising with clients on site and providing clear, professional communication

• On-site project management, ensuring works are delivered on schedule

• Monitoring and sampling of installed standpipes for ground gas and water level/quality assessment

• Supervising the installation of new monitoring standpipes

•  Regular travel within the region and throughout the UK as required

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Essential Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree (minimum 2:1) in Earth Science, Engineering Geology, Geotechnics or a related discipline

• Full UK driving licence

• IT literacy (Microsoft Office packages)

• Fluency in spoken and written English

• Right to work in the UK

• Excellent organisational and communication skills with both colleagues and clients

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

• Comfortable working outdoors and delivering under pressure

Desirable:

• 1–2 years’ experience in geotechnical/environmental supervision

• Valid CSCS card

• Experience with geotechnical or geo-environmental fieldwork

Join Us
You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. Full training will be provided where required, and you will have real opportunities to develop your technical expertise and progress your career. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and long-term growth prospects.

Salary and Benefits
AFHA offers a competitive remuneration package tailored to your skills and experience, along with a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Company mobile phone

• Life assurance

• Contributory pension scheme

• Company vehicles provided where necessary for fieldwork and travel

• Full training and professional development support