Senior Engineer - Engineering Geologist

Overview

In this context, we are looking for a Senior Engineer
- Engineering Geologist to join our growing Ground Engineering team supporting key programmes including GBE-N and ČEZ. Working within a collaborative, high-performing team, you will play a vital role in developing ground models, informing design, and ensuring robust geotechnical understanding across complex infrastructure projects.

• Undertaking feasibility studies, Geotechnical Desk Studies, and the design and interpretation of onshore and offshore Ground Investigations (GI), including technical support to the supervision of GI fieldwork.
• Interpretation and verification of GI data, with particular emphasis on rock mass characterisation and the derivation of material and discontinuity properties for design.
• Development of engineering ground models, including 3D geological and structural models using specialist software (such as Open Ground, Leapfrog and Civil 3D
  - Geotechnical Modeller), to inform generic and site-specific designs.
• Supporting geotechnical designs on multi-disciplinary projects, including oversight of external consultants and third-party suppliers.
• Management of design activities, supervision and mentoring of junior engineers, and leadership of collaboration with interfacing disciplines (including hazards, structural, civil, and constructability teams) to ensure holistic and integrated design solutions.
• Experience in the nuclear sector or other highly regulated environments involving safety-critical infrastructure is desirable but not essential.
• Strong geological and geotechnical design capability, ideally including underground structures.
• Demonstratable experience in rock engineering.
• Experience of working on large infrastructure projects in the UK.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to site.

• Chartered Engineering Geologist (CGeol) or working towards chartership, or equivalent demonstrable industry experience
• We ll ask you about your experience managing and interpreting ground investigations and developing ground models for infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of geological and geotechnical principles, including rock mass characterisation, soil behaviour, and relevant codes and standards
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams, contributing to integrated design and embedding health and safety considerations (e.g. CDM principles), obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

This role offers flexible working; however, regular attendance at a UK office will be expected to support programme delivery, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

• We anticipate paying a salary of between £50,650-£66,500
• Bonus
  - Performance related target opportunity 7%
• Benefits Allowance - £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

We aim to update applicants within 1-2 weeks of application. The process will include an initial conversation followed by two interview stages. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates will be required to undertake BPSS clearance, DBS checks, and financial probity screening.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is fundamental to our culture, and we are committed to fair and accessible recruitment practices. We are a Disability Confident organisation and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. If you feel you meet around 75% of the requirements, we d love to hear from you.

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.