Overview
Senior Engineer - Geotechnical to support our growing Ground Engineering team across key programmes including GBE-N and ČEZ. Working within a collaborative and technically demanding environment, you will play a central role in delivering and assuring geotechnical design solutions that are fundamental to the safety, constructability, and performance of our SMR projects.
Responsibilities
- Leading the review, coordination, and production of geotechnical designs (e.g. foundations, earthworks, retaining walls), reporting, and specifications.
- Providing technical assurance and validation of safety-critical designs, including integration of generic and site-specific solutions and review of programme-wide deliverables.
- Managing the scope, specification, supervision, and interpretation of Ground Investigations and factual data.
- Supporting geotechnical design development on multi-disciplinary projects, including oversight of external consultants and third-party suppliers.
- Supervising and mentoring junior engineers, and working closely with interfacing disciplines (including hazards, structural, civil, and constructability teams) to deliver integrated design solutions.
- Candidates shall have a background in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology, with demonstrable experience in the analysis and design of geotechnical and foundation solutions.
- Experience in the nuclear sector or other highly regulated environments involving safety-critical infrastructure is desirable but not essential.
- The role requires a strong understanding of multidisciplinary design interfaces, a collaborative approach, and the ability to demonstrate the robustness and technical validity of solutions in support of safe and efficient design development.
- Desirable attributes: experience of working on large infrastructure projects in the UK; a valid driving licence and willingness to travel to site.
Qualifications and Skills
- Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership, or equivalent demonstrable experience in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology.
- Experience delivering geotechnical design and ground investigations on large-scale infrastructure projects, including resolving complex technical challenges.
- Strong knowledge of geotechnical analysis, foundation design, earthworks, retaining structures, and standards such as Eurocode 7.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary environments, contributing to integrated design and embedding health and safety considerations (e.g. CDM 2015).
- BPSS clearance; satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check.
- This role offers flexible working; regular attendance at a UK office will be required to support programme delivery, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
What’s in it for you
- Salary between £50,650 and £66,500.
- Bonus: performance-related target opportunity (7%).
- Benefits Allowance: £2,200 per annum to tailor your package.
- Pension: 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
- Holidays: 28 days per year plus public holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 4 days.
- Private Medical Insurance: BUPA single cover.
- Life Assurance: 6x pensionable pay.
- £250 one-off payment for new starters for home office purchases.
Selection process
We aim to update applicants within 1-2 weeks of application. The process includes an initial conversation followed by two interview stages. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates will be required to undertake BPSS clearance, DBS checks, and financial probity screening.
Our commitment
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is fundamental to our culture, and we are committed to fair and accessible recruitment practices. We are a Disability Confident organisation and will make reasonable adjustments where needed.
