At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead geotechnical designs and ensure safety-critical solutions for large infrastructure projects.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm with a focus on innovative infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, generous holidays, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Flexible working with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-demand role while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: Experience in Geotechnical Engineering and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50650 - 66500 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid working with primary office location being closest to you: Derby, Warrington or Manchester.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead review, coordination and production of geotechnical designs (foundations, earthworks, retaining walls), reporting and specifications.
- Provide technical assurance and validation of safety‑critical designs, integrating generic and site‑specific solutions and reviewing programme‑wide deliverables.
- Manage scope, specification, supervision and interpretation of Ground Investigations and factual data.
- Support geotechnical design development on multi‑disciplinary projects, oversee external consultants and third‑party suppliers.
- Supervise and mentor junior engineers, working closely with interfacing disciplines (hazards, structural, civil, constructability) to deliver integrated design solutions.
Qualifications
- Background in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology, with demonstrable experience in the analysis and design of geotechnical and foundation solutions.
- Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design interfaces and ability to demonstrate robustness and technical validity of solutions.
- Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) or equivalent, or working towards chartership.
- Experience in the nuclear sector or other highly regulated environments involving safety‑critical infrastructure (desirable).
Preferred Attributes
- Experience of working on large infrastructure projects in the UK.
- Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to site.
What you’ll bring
This is a technically demanding and high‑impact role, requiring strong engineering judgement, attention to detail and confidence to challenge and validate complex solutions within a regulated environment.
Skills & experience:
- Delivery of geotechnical design and ground investigations on large‑scale infrastructure projects, resolving complex technical challenges, strong knowledge of geotechnical analysis, foundation design, earthworks, retaining structures and relevant standards (Eurocode7).
- Experience in multidisciplinary environments, contributing to integrated design and embedding health and safety considerations (CDM2015).
Working Style
Flexible working; regular attendance at a UK office required to support programme delivery, governance and stakeholder engagement.
Benefits & Pay
- Pay: £50,650 – £66,500.
- Bonus: Performance related target opportunity 7%.
- Allowance: £2,200 per annum.
- Pension: 12% employer, 6% employee.
- Holidays: 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) with option to buy or sell up to 4 days.
- Private Medical Insurance: BUPA single cover.
- Life Assurance: 6x pensionable pay.
- One‑off payment for new starters for home office purchases – £250.
Application Process
BPSS clearance, DBS checks and financial probity screening required.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident organisation and will make reasonable adjustments where needed.
Senior Engineer – Geotechnical employer: Rolls-Royce SMR Limited
As a Senior Engineer – Geotechnical, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With hybrid working options and a primary office located in Derby, Warrington, or Manchester, we offer a flexible work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to your professional advancement is complemented by competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme, private medical insurance, and performance-related bonuses, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in geotechnical engineering.
