Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• Designing shallow and piled foundations, retaining structures, soil nails, and earthworks
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary design teams across sectors
• Supervising ground investigations and providing site-based support when needed
• Ground modelling and derivation of characteristic geotechnical parameters
• Addressing complex ground issues: soft ground, slope failure, mine workings, marginal materials
• Delivering comprehensive geotechnical design and specification packages from concept through to completion
• Preparing desk studies, GI specifications, and interpretive reports
• Representing BakerHicks in client meetings and design discussions
• Ensuring designs meet current codes including EC7, BS, CDM, and H&S standards

Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (or equivalent)
• Proven geotechnical design experience: foundations, walls, earthworks, slope stability, etc.
• Working towards chartership (ICE, GeolSoc, IMMM) — MSc or PhD a bonus
• Practical knowledge of UK ground conditions and investigation practices
• Design consultancy experience is essential
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• PTS certification is desirable, but not essential
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel occasionally for short-term UK site work
• Proficient with geotechnical design software (GEO5 experience desirable)

Benefits

• Life assurance scheme
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Company car or cash allowance
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Employee assistance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance