GEOTECHNIQUE SAS

What GEOTECHNIQUE SAS does

GEOTECHNIQUE SAS, branded "Sciences de la Terre", is a French geotechnical engineering consultancy headquartered in Vedène (Avignon area) that has operated continuously since 1983. The firm delivers the full chain of geotechnical study production — field investigations (destructive drilling, coring, pressiometric and penetrometer tests), laboratory identification and mechanical soil testing, and engineering modelling/calculations — across the complete AFNOR NF P 94-500 mission range from G1 preliminary studies through G5 diagnostics. It is complemented by an Essais et Contrôles line (identification/compaction, materials testing, Sites et Sols Pollués expertise) and an Assainissement Hydro line (hydrogeology, non-collective sanitation, stormwater, water-law/hydraulics). Operations are delivered through 18 regional agencies across mainland France and Corsica.

The company is owned by VINIRE, which was created in 2016 by Rémy Brossard, Vincent Jamet and Nicolas Brunet de Sairigne to acquire the geotechnical study activities of the original GEOTECHNIQUE SAS entity. VINIRE operates the business under two brands — GEOTECHNIQUE SAS and S2e Eau et Environnement — but GEOTECHNIQUE SAS remains the dominant commercial identity. The customer base is professional and project-based, comprising project owners (Maîtres d'Ouvrage), designers (Maîtres d'Œuvre), contractors, control offices and experts, alongside an explicit Particuliers track tied to mandatory soil studies for residential building plots. Disclosed engagements span TotalEnergies, RTE, SNCF/SETEC, Groupe Eiffage, Bouygues Immobilier, EDF, PAPREC, GSE, ZE Energy and municipal authorities across port, rail, renewable-energy, depollution and collective-housing projects.

Revenue is generated through quote-based professional services contracts billed per mission, with no published price list and an explicit "devis en 48h" sales motion supported by a free phone line (0 805 690 989) and online quote forms. The go-to-market is direct sales via regional agencies — a consultative, proximity-driven model typical of field engineering services — augmented by a website, downloadable brochures, organic social presence on LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram, and a careers section for recruitment. No revenue, headcount or funding figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

GEOTECHNIQUE SAS

Legal name

GEOTECHNIQUE SAS

Website

https://geotechnique-sas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

GEOTECHNIQUE SAS is a French geotechnical engineering consultancy, founded in 1983 and owned by VINIRE, that delivers field investigations, laboratory testing, and engineering studies per AFNOR NF P 94-500 standards. It serves project owners, designers, contractors, control offices, experts, and individuals across France via 18 regional agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geotechnical Engineering Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geotechnical Investigation & Site Characterization (Boreholes, In-situ Testing, Lab Testing) (IMAFAOAG), Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB), Geotechnical Instrumentation & Monitoring (Settlement, Inclinometers, Piezometers) (IMAFAOAH)

Keywords

• Geotechnical engineering services
• Soil investigations
• Laboratory soil testing
• Geotechnical studies
• Hydrogeology services

Headquarters

HQ city

VEDENE

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Geotechnical Studies and Soil Investigations: Professional services revenue generated from conducting geotechnical studies for construction projects. Services include site investigations, laboratory testing, and engineering calculations. Revenue is project-based, typically billed per mission according to project scope and complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GEOTECHNIQUE SAS is a French geotechnical engineering consultancy that performs soil investigations (destructive drilling, coring, pressiometric and penetrometer tests), laboratory soil testing (identification, compaction, mechanical tests), and geotechnical engineering (modeling and calculations under AFNOR NF P 94-500 missions G1 to G5). It also delivers complementary services in testing/control of materials and Polluted Sites and Soils (SSP), and hydro-sanitation including hydrogeology, non-collective sanitation, stormwater studies, and water-law/hydraulics. Services are delivered through 18 regional agencies across France for construction, infrastructure, energy, and public-sector projects.

Product overview

GEOTECHNIQUE SAS is a geotechnical engineering consultancy offering a unified service portfolio organized around three core business lines: (1) Géotechnique - geotechnical studies comprising soil investigations, drilling (destructive and coring), laboratory testing, and engineering/calculation services; (2) Essais et contrôles - testing and control services including identification, compaction, material testing, and expertise in Polluted Sites and Soils (SSP); and (3) Assainissement hydro - hydro-sanitation services including hydrogeology, non-collective sanitation, stormwater management, and water law/hydraulics. The company operates through 18 regional agencies across France, serving various project types including commercial buildings, housing, logistics buildings, industrial facilities, infrastructure (railways, ports, airports, highways), and specialized structures (pools, leisure facilities). The company operates under the VINIRE group since 2016 alongside the brand S2e Eau et Environnement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Géotechnique (Geotechnical Studies)

Quantifiable outcome

• Nationwide service through 18 agencies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VINIREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVINIRE is the parent company created in 2016 by Rémy Brossard, Vincent Jamet, and Nicolas Brunet de Sairigne that acquired the geotechnical study activities of GEOTECHNIQUE SAS. VINIRE operates two brands: GEOTECHNIQUE SAS - Sciences de la Terre and S2e Eau et Environnement. This is a restructuring/integration partnership where VINIRE consolidated geotechnical expertise under the GEOTECHNIQUE SAS brand.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sols Essais: French independent geotechnical and geophysical engineering firm offering drilling, lab testing, and engineering studies. Closely comparable in scope and target customers to GEOTECHNIQUE SAS.
• Fondasol: French geotechnical engineering firm offering soil studies, foundation design, and site investigations. Highly comparable to GEOTECHNIQUE SAS in mission scope (G1–G5), client base (project owners, contractors, designers), and service model across France.
• Ginger CEBTP: Major French geotechnical and materials testing laboratory with nationwide coverage. Competes head-to-head with GEOTECHNIQUE SAS on drilling, lab testing, and engineering missions across construction and infrastructure projects.
• Eiffage Géotechnique: Geotechnical arm of the Eiffage group providing soil studies, foundations, and ground engineering across France. Direct competitor with GEOTECHNIQUE SAS on standard geotechnical missions for construction and infrastructure projects.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC leader with geotechnical and construction-related testing services in France. Overlaps with GEOTECHNIQUE SAS on soil/construction testing but addresses a much wider set of compliance and inspection services.
• Keller Group: UK-listed geotechnical contractor with European operations. While more focused on execution, it competes for adjacent geotechnical design and ground engineering mandates pursued by GEOTECHNIQUE SAS.
• Fugro: Dutch-listed geotechnical and geoscience specialist with French operations. Comparable on geophysical data acquisition, subsurface characterization, and site investigation, though more internationally focused.
• Solétanche Bachy (VINCI Construction): Major geotechnical contractor (part of VINCI) providing deep foundations, ground improvement, and soil engineering. Adjacent rather than pure-overlap with GEOTECHNIQUE SAS but competes for upstream geotechnical mission scopes.
• Apave: Large French testing, inspection, and certification group with significant geotechnical and soil study capabilities. Competes on similar services but as part of a broader TIC portfolio serving multiple industries.

Emerging players

• ANTEA Group: French-origin environmental and geotechnical consultancy with strong overlap in soil studies, polluted sites (SSP), and water/hydrogeology. Comparable on the environmental/geotechnical intersection where GEOTECHNIQUE SAS also operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/geotechniquesas
• Facebookfacebook.com/geotechniquesas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/geotechnique-sas.com
• Instagraminstagram.com/geotechniquesas?igshid=ys4th4zlj5ne

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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