At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative geotechnical design projects and mentor junior engineers.
- Company: Established London-based engineering consultancy with a collaborative team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonuses, hybrid work, private healthcare, and career progression.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for professional growth and client engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in engineering while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant engineering field and experience in geotechnical design.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our established London team.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual performance bonus
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Private healthcare
- Company pension scheme
- Professional membership fees paid
- Chartership support and mentoring opportunities
- Excellent career progression prospects
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead the design of foundations, retaining structures, slopes and earthworks solutions
- Undertake complex geotechnical analysis and design calculations
- Review and interpret ground investigation data and geotechnical reports
- Prepare and review technical reports, specifications and design documentation
- Manage projects from initial feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction support
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate and junior engineers
- Attend client meetings and develop strong professional relationships
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
- Undertake site visits and provide technical support during construction phases
- Ensure compliance with relevant design standards, legislation and industry best practice
- Support business development activities, including tender preparation and project proposals
Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
- Chartered status (or working towards Chartership) with a relevant professional body
- Extensive experience within a geotechnical design consultancy environment
- Strong understanding of soil mechanics, foundation design and earthworks engineering
- Experience using geotechnical design software and numerical modelling packages
- Proven ability to manage projects and mentor junior engineers
- Excellent report-writing and communication skills
- Commercial awareness and experience liaising directly with clients
- Full UK driving licence
This is a permanent role.
We think you need these skills to ace Geotechnical Design Engineer in London
Geotechnical Analysis
Foundation Design
Retaining Structures Design
Earthworks Engineering
Ground Investigation Data Interpretation
Technical Report Writing
Project Management
