Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Role: Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Location: Manchester

Employment Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Or Staff

Contract Duration: 12 Months intiailly

Hours: 40 hours per week

Purpose:

To deliver high-quality geotechnical and civil engineering design solutions for projects within the water and rail industries, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed geotechnical and civil engineering design calculations and drawings.
• Ensure design outputs meet safety, quality, and industry standards.
• Prepare site investigation briefs, technical reports, and project specifications.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, graduates, and CAD technicians.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant technical, professional, and internal standards.
• Implement and document changes to design packages effectively.
• Contribute to and lead formal design reviews, including IDC/KM7 meetings and presentations.
• Accurately estimate time and resources required for design activities.
• Work within structured project management and quality assurance processes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical and/or civil engineering design.
• Strong geotechnical background with the ability to prepare GI specifications, interpret site investigation data, and produce interpretive and design reports.
• Degree or HND in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proficient in IT applications relevant to engineering design.
• Registered with a relevant professional engineering body and actively working towards chartership.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Engineer status.
• Prior experience in the water and/or rail sectors.
• Experience working within regulated infrastructure environments (e.g., utilities, highways, nuclear, oil & gas).
• Familiarity with construction methods, ground investigation techniques, and material selection.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing standards and practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in both geotechnical and civil engineering disciplines.

Key Skills

• Strong technical knowledge in geotechnical and civil engineering.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Results-oriented with a focus on quality and safety.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Committed to continuous professional development and mentoring others.
• Able to work collaboratively across disciplines and within multi-disciplinary teams.