At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead geotechnical design for major water infrastructure projects and mentor junior engineers.
- Company: Join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering impactful water and wastewater projects across the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong career development, and exposure to complex engineering challenges.
- Other info: Long-term project pipeline with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in major infrastructure while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and significant design experience required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Geotechnical Engineer looking to take the next step into a senior technical role, or an established Senior Design Engineer seeking involvement on some of the UK's largest water infrastructure programmes? NES Fircroft has been exclusively retained by a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor delivering major water and wastewater projects across key UK frameworks. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of complex civil engineering schemes, working closely with multidisciplinary design, engineering and construction teams.
As a Senior Design Engineer (Geotechnical), you will provide technical leadership on a range of geotechnical challenges, supporting projects from concept design through to construction and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading geotechnical design activities across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Producing and reviewing geotechnical designs including foundations, retaining structures, earthworks and excavation support solutions
- Managing and interpreting ground investigation data to develop practical design solutions
- Undertaking and reviewing geotechnical calculations, assessments and technical reports
- Coordinating with civil, structural, process and construction teams throughout project delivery
- Supporting buildability reviews and providing geotechnical input during design development
- Managing technical interfaces with clients, contractors and specialist consultants
- Providing mentoring and support to junior engineers where required
To Be Successful, You Will Need:
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
- Significant experience in geotechnical design within infrastructure, water, utilities, highways, rail or major civil engineering projects
- Experience with ground investigations, foundation design, earthworks and geotechnical assessments
- Working knowledge of relevant geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, Oasys, WALLAP, Slope/W, GeoStudio or similar packages
- Experience working within contractor-led, Design & Build or major infrastructure environments
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or actively working towards chartership
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to work on major UK water infrastructure and AMP programmes
- Long-term project pipeline with a leading Tier 1 contractor
- Exposure to complex and technically challenging infrastructure schemes
- Strong career development opportunities within a growing engineering team
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you're looking to play a key role in the successful delivery of major water infrastructure projects while developing your career within a highly respected engineering organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Senior Design Engineer (Geotechnical) in Hounslow employer: NES Fircroft
At NES Fircroft, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the power technology sector. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programs and hands-on support, ensuring that our team members thrive in their roles while contributing to cutting-edge projects. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a unique opportunity to work with industry leaders, enhancing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking culture.
