Geotechnical Engineer

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering geotechnical design and technical support across the business. This includes ground investigations, design calculations, GIRs, GDRs, Mining Risk Assessments, and geo-related input across D&E schemes. This role is essential in ensuring continuity and resilience within the geotechnical function, responding to a growing internal demand for specialist expertise.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and geotechnical design input across multidisciplinary schemes; Scope, plan, supervise and interpret ground investigations; Deliver and review GIRs, GDRs and Mining Risk Assessments (MRAs); Develop geotechnical solutions for shallow and deep foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures, and ground treatment; Undertake desk studies using geological, historical and mapping datasets; Collaborate with internal teams including civils, earthworks, rail, stations/property and engineering; Use geotechnical software such as GEO5 or LimitState:GEO; Ensure compliance with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and safe-by-design principles; Support mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing across the team

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology; CSCS card; Membership of a relevant professional body (ICE, IMMM or Geological Society), ideally working towards 'RoGEP' accreditation; Full UK driving license; Strong technical capability; Clear communication skills; Proactive approach to problem-solving

Nice to have

Knowledge of CDM Regulations; Experience with mining risk assessments or similar hazard-led assessments; Familiarity with UK ground conditions and monitoring techniques; Additional geotechnical specialisms welcomed

Benefits

Competitive salary, dependent on experience; Company car or car allowance; 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service); Up to 3 paid volunteer days; Company contributory pension scheme; Life insurance; Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards; Strong internal support network and CPD opportunities; Clear professional development pathways and progression routes; A safe, inclusive and supportive working environment; Employee forums where your voice can influence business decisions; Westfield health scheme; Private medical insurance; Employee assistance programme