Senior Geotechnical Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing multidisciplinary team delivering projects across the UK water industry.

This role is ideal for an engineer with strong geotechnical and civil engineering experience who enjoys solving complex ground engineering challenges, developing practical design solutions and supporting the development of junior engineers.

Importantly, we are looking for someone with experience working within the UK regulated water industry, with an understanding of the standards, delivery environment and technical challenges associated with water infrastructure projects.

You will play a key role in delivering geotechnical and civil engineering design across projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to produce safe, efficient, and buildable solutions.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will support the delivery of geotechnical and civil engineering design across a range of water sector projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing design deliverables that meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements
• Preparing geotechnical and civil engineering calculations, drawings and technical documentation
• Producing and reviewing ground investigation (GI) specifications, interpretive reports and design reports
• Developing practical and efficient design solutions from project scopes, site information and investigation data
• Directing and supporting CAD technicians, junior engineers and graduates
• Preparing design investigations, reports and technical specifications
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant technical standards, professional guidance and client requirements
• Ensuring project design changes are properly implemented and recorded
• Working in accordance with formal design processes and procedures
• Estimating design hours and supporting project planning
• Attending and presenting at IDC, KM7 and other design review meetings

We are looking for a technically capable engineer with strong geotechnical understanding and proven experience delivering projects within the UK water sector.

• Around 10 years’ relevant design experience in geotechnical and/or civil engineering
• Experience working within the UK regulated water industry
• Strong geotechnical capability, including:
  • Preparing GI specifications
  • Producing interpretive reports
  • Developing geotechnical design reports
• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong IT and digital engineering capability
• Registered with a professional engineering institution and working towards chartership
• Experience working within regulated infrastructure sectors

• Chartered Engineer status
• Experience in both geotechnical and civil engineering design
• Experience with in the rail sector
• Awareness of ground investigation and construction methods/materials
• Knowledge of engineering drawing practices

We are a growing engineering consultancy delivering projects across the water and infrastructure sectors, where experienced engineers have the opportunity to take ownership of their work, influence technical solutions and continue developing their careers.

In this role, you will:

• Lead geotechnical input on multidisciplinary projects
• Work closely with civil, structural, mechanical and process engineers
• Support the development of junior engineers and graduates
• Build experience toward Principal / Associate level roles

Our Manchester office offers free parking, excellent transport links and access to a fully equipped gym with changing facilities, alongside a collaborative and supportive working environment.

Contract roles may be outside IR35

We also offer:

• Chartership mentoring and support
• Regular CPD sessions and industry-led learning
• Monthly team brunches and quarterly socials
• Free fruit in the office

We are primarily office-based but offer flexible hybrid working arrangements for the right candidate.

If you are a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with UK water industry experience looking to take the next step in your career within a growing and supportive team, we would be pleased to hear from you.