At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead geotechnical design projects and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Established firm in Cardiff with a focus on high-profile projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, private healthcare, and career progression.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent support for professional development.
- Why this job: Make an impact on diverse projects while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant engineering field and experience in geotechnical design.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location: Cardiff
Salary: GBP50,000 – GBP70,000
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our established Cardiff team.
Benefits Of a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer:
- Annual performance bonus
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Private healthcare
- Company pension scheme
- Professional membership fees paid
- Chartership support and mentoring opportunities
- Excellent career progression prospects
The position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high‑profile projects across the residential, commercial, infrastructure and energy sectors. You will play a key role in project delivery, technical leadership and client development while working alongside industry‑leading specialists in a collaborative environment.
Requirements For The Role Of Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer:
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
- Chartered status (or working towards Chartership) with a relevant professional body
- Extensive experience within a geotechnical design consultancy environment
- Strong understanding of soil mechanics, foundation design and earthworks engineering
- Experience using geotechnical design software and numerical modelling packages
- Proven ability to manage projects and mentor junior engineers
- Excellent report writing and communication skills
- Commercial awareness and experience liaising directly with clients
- Full UK driving licence preferred
Duties And Responsibilities:
- Lead the design of foundations, retaining structures, slopes and earthworks solutions
- Undertake complex geotechnical analysis and design calculations
- Review and interpret ground investigation data and geotechnical reports
- Prepare and review technical reports, specifications and design documentation
- Manage projects from initial feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction support
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate and junior engineers
- Attend client meetings and develop strong professional relationships
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
- Undertake site visits and provide technical support during construction phases
- Ensure compliance with relevant design standards, legislation and industry best practice
- Support business development activities, including tender preparation and project proposals
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
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