Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Well Established consultancy with an expertise in geotechnical engineering seeking a senior engineer with a minimum of 5 years experience.

Join a highly respected consultancy delivering specialist geotechnical, engineering and technical services across major infrastructure, development and building projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Designer to take a leading role in the delivery of complex schemes across the UK and beyond.

You will become part of an established team of geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists and geoenvironmental specialists, working collaboratively to provide high‑quality technical advice and innovative design solutions for a diverse client base.

• Undertake the design and analysis of complex geotechnical structures, including foundations, slopes and retaining walls
• Contribute to the delivery of major infrastructure and civil engineering projects, including nationally significant schemes
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, efficient and innovative geotechnical solutions
• Provide technical input and mentoring to junior team members as required

• Proven ability to plan, supervise and interpret ground and groundwater investigations to inform geotechnical design
• Strong experience in the design of embedded retaining walls, pad foundations, piled foundations and associated geotechnical elements
• Proficient in the use of industry‑standard geotechnical software such as FREW, SLIDE, Settle 3D and Plaxis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and project teams
• Experience managing small to medium‑sized projects and coordinating the work of others

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, or actively working towards chartership
• Typically 10+ years’ geotechnical design experience

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• 25+ days annual leave
• Flexible and dynamic working arrangements
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee assistance programme