Description
ground investigations
soil analysis
desk studies
geotechnical design
foundation design
ground modelling
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.
- Collaborating with internal design teams and external stakeholders
- Supervising ground investigations and providing site support when required
- Tackling complex ground conditions such as soft soils, slope instability, mine workings, and marginal materials
- Preparing desk studies, ground investigation specifications, and interpretive reports
- Representing BakerHicks in client meetings and technical discussions
- 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
- Designing shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, soil nails, and earthworks
- Ground modelling and deriving characteristic geotechnical parameters
Requirements
geotech design
geo5
pts
chartership
msc/phd
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.
- Proven geotechnical design experience (foundations, retaining walls, earthworks, slope stability, etc.)
- PTS certification is desirable but not essential
- Proficiency in geotechnical design software (GEO5 experience desirable)
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Experience in a design consultancy environment
- Solid understanding of UK ground conditions and investigation practices
- Progress toward chartership (ICE, GeolSoc, IMMM); MSc or PhD is a plus
- Willingness to travel occasionally for short-term site work across the UK
- A full UK driving licence
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology (or equivalent)
Benefits
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.
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.
- Employee assistance
- Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
- Life assurance scheme
- Flexible/hybrid working
- Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
- 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
- Company car or cash allowance
- Enjoy flexible hybrid working and a culture that encourages innovation and continuous development
- Benefit from structured career progression and professional support toward chartership
- Work on high-profile, technically challenging projects from day one
Training + Development
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