Geotechnical Design Engineer

Position: Geotechnical Design Engineer (Permanent)
Geotechnical Design Engineer
Birmingham
£35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)

A well-established, design-led geotechnical consultancy in Birmingham is looking to appoint a Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys the technical side of geotechnics and wants to focus on analysis, calculations and detailed design rather than purely site supervision. You will be joining a respected team delivering high-quality foundation and retaining structure designs across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects throughout the Midlands and across the UK.

The role offers a strong mix of technical responsibility, collaboration with structural and civil teams, and genuine progression within a supportive consultancy environment.

The Role:

Producing detailed geotechnical designs including shallow and deep foundations

Retaining wall design (RC, sheet pile, embedded walls)

Slope stability and earthworks assessments

Bearing capacity and settlement analysis

Pile design and interpretation of pile testing data

Reviewing ground investigation reports and deriving design parameters

Liaising with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams

Supporting junior engineers where appropriate

Requirements:

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline

3+ years' experience within a geotechnical consultancy

Strong understanding of Eurocode 7

Experience using design software such as Geo Studio, WALLAP, Oasys or similar

Confident producing clear, technically accurate design reports

Working towards Chartership (ICE or similar)

What's on

Offer:

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Clear pathway towards Senior/Principal level

Support with Chartership

Exposure to a wide variety of technically challenging projects

This is a great opportunity for a Geotechnical Design Engineer in Birmingham who wants to develop their technical expertise within a consultancy that genuinely values quality engineering and long-term progression