Description
ground investigation
foundation design
ground modelling
design packages
code compliance
client representation
You’ll work across a diverse range of sectors including Rail, Highways, Power, Defence, Aviation, Life Sciences, and Water, contributing to the technical delivery of innovative, integrated ground engineering solutions. You’ll also support junior engineers and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams.
- Preparing desk studies, ground investigation specifications, and interpretive reports
- Tackling complex ground conditions such as soft soils, slope instability, mine workings, and marginal materials
- Collaborating with internal design teams and external stakeholders
- Representing BakerHicks in client meetings and technical discussions
- Designing shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, soil nails, and earthworks
- Supervising ground investigations and providing site support when required
- Ground modelling and deriving characteristic geotechnical parameters
- Developing geotechnical design and specification packages from concept to completion
- Ensuring compliance with current codes and standards including EC7, BS, CDM, and H&S regulations
Requirements
geo5
chartership
civil engineering
driving licence
technical writing
security clearance
Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.
- Solid understanding of UK ground conditions and investigation practices
- A full UK driving licence
- Experience in a design consultancy environment
- Progress toward chartership (ICE, GeolSoc, IMMM); MSc or PhD is a plus
- Proficiency in geotechnical design software (GEO5 experience desirable)
- PTS certification is desirable but not essential
- Willingness to travel occasionally for short-term site work across the UK
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Proven geotechnical design experience (foundations, retaining walls, earthworks, slope stability, etc.)
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology (or equivalent)
Benefits
Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.
BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth.
- 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
- Flexible/hybrid working
- Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
- Company car or cash allowance
- Work on high-profile, technically challenging projects from day one
- Employee assistance
- Benefit from structured career progression and professional support toward chartership
- Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
- Life assurance scheme
- Enjoy flexible hybrid working and a culture that encourages innovation and continuous development
Training + Development
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