Senior Geotechnical Engineer
geotechnical design
mentorship
cdm compliance
value engineering
digital design
design assurance
- Support procurement and pre-contract works with specialist technical input.
- Serve as the technical authority, ensuring governance, design assurance, and compliance.
- Produce safe, efficient designs balancing capital cost and long-term operational value.
- Ensure adherence to CDM, health & safety, and environmental legislation.
- Oversee and deliver geotechnical design for both temporary and permanent works, ensuring safety, buildability, cost-effectiveness and technical excellence.
- Liaise with site teams, offering expert guidance and oversight.
- Share lessons learned and promote best practice across the design teams.
- Ensure compliance and assurance of all geotechnical design outputs.
- Contribute to and lead initiatives for value engineering and digitalisation.
- Promote innovation, value engineering, and digital design solutions.
- Mentor and develop junior/mid-level engineering staff, supporting accreditation with bodies such as ICE, IStructE, etc.
- Provide mentorship and professional development support to design staff.
cad
degree
technical
chartered
leadership
problem-solving
We are representing a leading UK construction firm seeking an experienced Geotechnical Principal Design Engineer to join their growing Engineering Design team.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Proficiency in CAD tools and geotechnical / structural analysis software.
- Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification).
- Strong technical knowledge: soil mechanics, soil-structure interaction, construction methods.
- Chartered status (ICE preferred) or working towards it.
- Excellent leadership, organisational, problem solving abilities.
- Significant experience in geotechnical design, ideally with exposure to both temporary works and permanent works.
High-quality training, clear career development paths.
Flexible & Inclusive Working
Generous holiday entitlement, with option to purchase additional.
Flexible working arrangements, reduced hours, and part-time working will be discussed. The employing organisation is committed to inclusion and guarantees interviews for candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria.
Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 per annum depending on experience.
Salary Range £55,000 – £70,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Wide range of corporate discounts.
This is a senior-level role offering a chance to influence technical direction and design delivery across multiple sectors including water/environment, highways, buildings and more.
Comprehensive pension plan.
Wellbeing programmes.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Private medical plan options.
Employer payment of professional membership fees.
Training + Development
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