Maputo, Mozambique Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 17:00
Geotechnical & Foundation Engineering

Ground Intelligence
Engineered Solutions

Geotechnical Investigation, Soil Testing and Foundation Engineering - delivering reliable subsurface data for critical infrastructure across Mozambique and Southern Africa

Safety & Quality

Committed to the highest HSE and QA/QC standards in everything we do.

Accurate Results

Advanced equipment and proven methodologies, field to laboratory.

Experienced Team

Qualified engineers and geotechnical specialists on every project.

Smart Solutions

Practical, efficient and cost-effective engineering recommendations.

GeoCore engineers reviewing soil core samples
10+Years of
Experience
About GeoCore

Engineering Confidence
From The Ground Up

GeoCore Engineering is a specialist geotechnical engineering company delivering reliable subsurface data, technical analysis and engineering solutions for critical infrastructure projects throughout Mozambique and Southern Africa.

From field mobilization to final reporting, our integrated field, laboratory and engineering teams provide the accurate data and clear recommendations you can build on.

  • Certified field & laboratory teams
  • ISO-aligned QA/QC procedures
  • Rapid mobilization across the region
  • HSE-first culture, 24/7 project support
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Core Services

Complete Geotechnical Solutions

Integrated investigation, testing and engineering services - from concept to construction

Geotechnical Investigations

SPT, trial pits, sampling, field testing and full site characterization.

  • SPT & borehole logging
  • Trial pits & test pitting
  • Soil & rock sampling
  • In-situ testing (DCP, plate load)

Drilling Services

Core drilling, rotary drilling, boreholes and geotechnical exploration.

  • Rotary & core drilling (HQ/NQ)
  • Boreholes to 100+ m depth
  • Geotechnical exploration
  • Monitoring well installation

Laboratory Testing

CBR, Proctor, Atterberg limits, compaction and classification tests.

  • CBR & Proctor compaction
  • Atterberg limits & classification
  • Moisture content & density
  • Particle size distribution

Foundation Engineering

Foundation recommendations and ground improvement solutions.

  • Shallow & deep foundation design
  • Pile design & verification
  • Ground improvement
  • Slope stability analysis

Hydrogeology

Groundwater investigations and monitoring for any terrain.

  • Pumping & slug tests
  • Groundwater monitoring
  • Dewatering design
  • Water quality sampling

Geotechnical Consulting

Reports, reviews and engineering support you can rely on.

  • Geotechnical interpretive reports
  • Design reviews & peer checks
  • Construction supervision
  • Expert engineering support
How We Work

From Field to Final Report

A proven four-step delivery model that keeps quality, safety and schedule under control

01

Scope & Mobilization

Proposal, work plan, HSE preparation and rapid mobilization of rigs and teams to site.

02

Field Investigation

Drilling, SPT, trial pits, sampling and in-situ testing performed by certified crews.

03

Laboratory Testing

Controlled testing with QA/QC checks and fast, traceable turnaround of results.

04

Analysis & Reporting

Engineering analysis, foundation recommendations and a clear interpretive report.

Featured Projects

Proven Delivery, Real Results

A selection of recent work across transport, commercial, mining and oil & gas sectors

Road infrastructure investigationRoad Infrastructure

N4 Transport Corridor Upgrade

Detailed geotechnical investigations for transport corridors, including embankment characterization and borrow pit evaluation.

Maputo Province, Mozambique 42 boreholes • CBR/Proctor • pavement recommendations
Commercial development site investigationCommercial Development

Maputo Logistics & Commercial Hub

Site investigations and foundation recommendations for a 25,000 m² warehouse and office complex on soft soils.

Maputo City, Mozambique 18 boreholes • foundation design • settlement analysis
Mining exploration supportMining Projects

Tete Coal Exploration Support

Exploration support and subsurface characterization for mine infrastructure and haul road design.

Tete Province, Mozambique 120+ boreholes • overburden characterization • monitoring
LNG support base site investigationOil & Gas

Cabo Delgado LNG Support Base

Coastal site investigation and ground improvement for an LNG logistics support base, including boreholes in coral sands and fill design.

Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique 30 boreholes • coastal geotechnics • fill design
Gas pipeline corridor investigationOil & Gas

Rovuma Gas Pipeline Corridor

Route investigation and trenchability assessment along a 40 km gas pipeline corridor, with crossing designs and soil corrosivity testing.

Rovuma Basin, Mozambique 40 km route • trenchability • corrosivity testing
Graphite mine geotechnical investigationMining

Balama Graphite Mine Investigation

Subsurface characterization and haul road geotechnics for a graphite development, including waste dump stability analysis.

Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique 60 boreholes • haul roads • dump stability
Our Fleet

Equipment & Capabilities

Modern, maintained and mobilized - ready for remote and challenging sites

Rotary Drilling Rigs

Tracked rigs, 150 - 300 m capacity

Core Drilling Rigs

HQ / NQ / T2-66 core barrels

SPT Equipment

Standard & automatic hammers

DCP & Plate Load

In-situ strength testing sets

Trial Pit Excavators

Support fleet for test pitting

Piezometers

Groundwater monitoring instruments

Survey Equipment

Total stations & GPS leveling

Field Laboratories

Mobile testing & sampling kits

GeoCore geotechnical laboratory
In-House Laboratory

Precision Testing,
Traceable Results

Our Maputo laboratory performs the full range of soil and material tests required for geotechnical design, with calibrated equipment and strict QA/QC control.

CBRProctor CompactionAtterberg LimitsParticle Size DistributionClassificationMoisture ContentSpecific GravityUnconfined CompressionPoint LoadTriaxialConsolidation
5 - 7 daysAverage test turnaround
QA/QCCalibrated & controlled procedures
12,000+Tests completed to date
Careers

Build Your Career From The Ground Up

Join a team of engineers, drillers and technicians who take pride in precise data and safe sites

Geotechnical Engineer

Maputo • Full-time
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Drilling Foreman

Field Operations • Full-time
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Laboratory Technician

Maputo • Full-time
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LocationMaputo, Mozambique
Working HoursMonday - Friday, 07:00 - 17:00

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