Field Engineering - Randstad

My university client is seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Officer to join their Geotechnical Laboratory within the Materials, Process, Civil & Infrastructure (MPCI) Technical Services team. This position supports high-impact teaching and research across soil mechanics, foundation engineering and sustainable infrastructure.

This is a hands-on, laboratory-based role ideal for someone who enjoys practical problem solving, supporting academics and students, and working with specialised testing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical and soil testing, including sample preparation and operation of triaxial, consolidation, permeability and direct shear testing systems.
• Support academics and researchers with experiment design, data collection and method development.
• Perform calibration, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.
• Develop and update laboratory documentation (SOPs, risk assessm...