At a Glance
- Tasks: Design foundations and earthworks for exciting rail and infrastructure projects.
- Company: Growing engineering consultancy in Reading with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured career progression, hybrid working, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Friendly team environment with support towards professional membership and Chartership.
- Why this job: Develop your skills while working on major projects and receive ongoing mentoring.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant engineering field and at least one year of geotechnical design experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Reading
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Are you a Geotechnical Design Engineer with at least one year's experience looking to develop your career on major rail and infrastructure projects? A growing engineering consultancy in Reading is looking for a Geotechnical Design Engineer to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of rail projects while developing your technical expertise alongside experienced engineers. With structured training, ongoing support and clear career progression, you'll be encouraged to take on increasing responsibility as your experience grows.
The Role
- Assist in the design of foundations, retaining walls, slopes and earthworks.
- Interpret ground investigation data and prepare geotechnical assessments.
- Produce geotechnical calculations and technical reports.
- Support the delivery of rail and infrastructure projects from concept through to construction.
- Work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Attend client and project meetings where required.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and project requirements.
- Contribute to technically challenging projects across the UK.
Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
- At least one year's experience within geotechnical design.
- Experience preparing technical reports and undertaking geotechnical assessments.
- An interest in working on rail and infrastructure projects.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Full UK driving licence is desirable.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary.
- Clear and structured career progression.
- Ongoing mentoring from experienced geotechnical engineers.
- Exposure to major rail and infrastructure projects.
- Support towards Chartership.
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- Professional membership support.
- Company pension.
- Generous annual leave.
- Friendly and collaborative team environment.
If you're looking for a role where you can build your technical skills, work on exciting rail projects and progress your career within a supportive consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Geotechnical Design Engineer in Reading) employer: Penguin Recruitment
Join a dynamic engineering consultancy in Reading, where your role as a Geotechnical Design Engineer will be supported by a friendly and collaborative team. With a focus on professional development, you'll benefit from structured training, mentoring towards Chartership, and the opportunity to work on exciting rail and infrastructure projects that enhance your technical skills and career progression. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and generous annual leave, making this an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
