Senior Design Engineer – Geotechnical Engineering
The Company
Our client is a leading specialist geotechnical contractor delivering complex foundation and ground-engineering solutions. Its expertise includes bored and displacement piling, diaphragm walls, mini-piling, grouting, anchors, ground improvement and environmental engineering.
The Role
The Senior Design Engineer will develop competitive, buildable engineering solutions from work-winning and concept design through to project completion. The role is focused on helping secure projects, improving site margins and supporting successful operational delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop holistic geotechnical and foundation designs rather than focusing solely on individual pile elements.
- Produce efficient, competitive and buildable solutions in collaboration with estimating and operational teams.
- Apply performance-based and observational design approaches where appropriate.
- Review and interrogate project information, resolve technical requirements and incorporate agreed inputs into the final design.
- Provide technical and design support across estimating, preconstruction and project-delivery teams.
- Deliver clear technical handovers, including anticipated risks and pre-agreed mitigation measures.
- Attend client meetings and manage internal and external stakeholder expectations.
- Support innovation and the development of new geotechnical techniques.
- Contribute to engineering KPIs, process improvement and technical benchmarking.
- Provide training, mentoring and knowledge-sharing across the engineering team.
- Gather feedback from estimating and operational teams to drive continuous improvement.
About You
- Experienced in geotechnical, foundation or related civil-engineering design.
- Able to develop commercially competitive solutions that consider efficiency, buildability and operational risk.
- Strong understanding of personal and team technical limitations, with the judgement to seek appropriate support.
- Confident presenting technical solutions to clients, consultants, site teams, supply-chain partners and internal departments.
- Agile, resilient and comfortable working in a changing project environment.
- Innovative, collaborative and willing to challenge established approaches.
- Accountable, determined and able to work with humility and sound technical judgement.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus.
- Salary-sacrifice pension with a minimum 5% company contribution.
- Private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance.
- Enhanced sick pay following probation.
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Paid professional memberships.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Volunteering days.
- Ongoing professional development and international career opportunities.
Our client is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
Senior Design Engineer - Geotechnical in Guildford employer: AJ Group
Join a forward-thinking civil engineering contractor in Durham, where your expertise as a Contracts Manager will be valued and nurtured. With a strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety, innovation, and professional development, offering genuine opportunities for career progression. Experience a supportive environment that not only focuses on delivering high-quality projects but also invests in the growth and well-being of its employees.
