At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead geotechnical design projects and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative environment.
- Company: A growing engineering consultancy in Exeter with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, regular reviews, hybrid working, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity for chartership and involvement in business development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on diverse, high-profile projects that make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant engineering field and significant consultancy experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Exeter
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Are you an experienced Geotechnical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a well‑established consultancy? A growing engineering consultancy in Exeter is looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, commercial, residential and industrial projects. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a collaborative team, leading projects, mentoring junior engineers and delivering technically challenging geotechnical solutions.
The Role
- Deliver geotechnical design solutions for a wide range of projects.
- Undertake foundation, retaining wall, slope stability and earthworks design.
- Interpret ground investigation data and produce geotechnical design reports.
- Carry out geotechnical calculations and numerical analysis.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
- Manage projects from initial design through to completion.
- Liaise directly with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
- Attend project meetings and provide technical input throughout project delivery.
- Support business development and contribute to winning new work.
Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
- Significant consultancy experience within geotechnical design.
- Strong knowledge of Eurocodes and current UK design standards.
- Experience designing foundations, retaining structures, slopes and earthworks.
- Proficient with geotechnical design software.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills.
- Chartered status (or working towards Chartership) is desirable.
- Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews.
- Clear pathway to Principal Engineer.
- Varied and technically challenging projects.
- Hybrid and flexible working.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer looking to join a growing consultancy where you'll have genuine responsibility, work on high‑profile projects and play an important role in the continued success of the business. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer in Exeter) employer: Penguin Recruitment
Join a dynamic and growing engineering consultancy in Exeter, where you will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering innovative geotechnical solutions across diverse projects. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer clear pathways for career progression, competitive salaries, and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, making it an ideal environment for experienced professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
