Geotechnical Design Engineer

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Design Engineer to join an established and growing engineering consultancy in Nottingham.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated geotechnical engineer looking to develop their technical expertise and work on a varied portfolio of projects across the built environment and infrastructure sectors.

You will work alongside an experienced team of geotechnical and civil engineers, contributing to the delivery of innovative and practical engineering solutions from initial concept through to detailed design.

• Undertake geotechnical design for a variety of infrastructure and development projects.
• Carry out geotechnical calculations and analysis, including foundations, retaining walls, slopes and earthworks.
• Interpret ground investigation data and prepare geotechnical design recommendations.
• Produce technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other members of the design team.
• Support the delivery of projects to programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Contribute to ground investigation specifications and review factual and interpretative reports.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and industry guidance.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a geotechnical or civil engineering consultancy.
• A good understanding of geotechnical design principles.
• Experience with foundation design, retaining structures, earthworks or slope stability.
• Knowledge of relevant design software and engineering standards.
• Strong technical report-writing and communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• A proactive approach and enthusiasm to develop your technical career.

Chartered status, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Support with professional development and chartership.
• Exposure to a varied and technically interesting project portfolio.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.