Geotechnical Engineer

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

We’re looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team supporting the delivery of the HS2 route. You’ll contribute to the Geotechnical Construction Phase Support (CPS) scope within a designated design area, working closely with the Technical Lead and reporting to the Discipline Lead. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting a major infrastructure programme and to collaborate with a team of specialists as the project moves through construction.

• Deliver project outcomes on time, within budget and to the client’s requirements, producing robust design solutions, reports and cost estimates in line with relevant standards.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans, recommend assurance and witnessing requirements, attend site inspections and review construction records.
• Provide technical support on site queries, Field Change Requests and Non-Conformance Reports, following assurance processes and coordinating design-team input where needed.
• Review and interpret contractor monitoring data, attend I&M meetings and develop mitigation measures when trigger levels are exceeded or unexpected trends emerge.
• Manage earthworks and geotechnical data logging, and carry out geological inspections and mapping across a range of structures and excavations.
• Contribute to Geotechnical Feedback Reports and support junior colleagues in preparing them.
• Undertake desk studies, developing ground models and identifying and registering key ground risks in accordance with current UK Standards
• Production of ground investigation reports and geotechnical design reports in accordance with EC7.

• Familiarity with proprietary geotechnical software for ground models and design analysis such as (but not limited to) open ground, QGIS, Leapfrog, Slope, Wallap, Repute, Piglet, and PDISP.
• Degree educated in a Ground Engineering related subject (BEng/BSc in geotechnical/civil/engineering geology, preferably with an MSc/MEng or similar).
• Willing to work towards Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) status with relevant professional body (ICE) or chartered geologist (CGeol).

Our three core values:
Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported  offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same…