Overview
As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will act as a subject matter expert, guiding geotechnical design and assurance across the project lifecycle. You will ensure designs meet standards and integrate with other engineering disciplines to support safe, high-quality delivery. Your role includes mentoring engineers, solving complex technical issues, and maintaining cost-conscious decisions to protect taxpayer value. This position sits within the Technical function, contributing to the scheme’s standards, requirements, and delivery. You will help shape the geotechnical aspects of East West Rail and contribute to a transformational infrastructure programme.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Up to 12% employer pension contribution
- 36 days annual leave plus optional 2 extra
- 2 volunteering days
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Life assurance (4x salary)
Responsibilities
- Act as a subject matter expert in geotechnical engineering, providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle
- Oversee planning, execution and monitoring of engineering work to meet quality, safety and performance standards
- Collaborate with other project teams and stakeholders to achieve seamless cross-discipline delivery
- Resolve complex technical issues with innovative solutions
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and good practice
- Share technical knowledge and mentor other engineers, promoting continuous learning
- Take responsibility for health and safety in line with EWR principles
- Maintain a cost-conscious mindset in decision-making and resource use
- Act as a role model for EWR's vision and Ways of Working, encouraging others
Key requirements
- Background in geotechnical engineering on infrastructure projects
- Ability to solve problems and develop innovative technical solutions
- Experience within the railway sector (desirable)
- Authority to Work in a relevant specialist discipline (desirable)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent experience (desirable)
- Collaborative mindset
- Mentoring / knowledge sharing
- Problem solving with a proactive approach
- Geotechnical engineering for infrastructure
- Foundations, retaining walls and earthworks design understanding
- Technical assurance and design integration
Engineering Specialist (Geotechnical SME) in Milton Keynes employer: East West Railway Company
East West Railway Company is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee growth and well-being. With competitive salaries, generous leave policies, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we empower our team members to thrive while contributing to a nationally significant infrastructure project that enhances connectivity across the region. Join us in making a meaningful impact on communities while enjoying advanced learning opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.
