Geotechnical Engineer

VEDA Associates is an independent, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy known for its dedication to problem solving and technical excellence. Established in 2012, VEDA has steadily grown, expanding its expertise and reputation for delivering complex projects within budget and on schedule. Our team, comprising engineers, architects, and CAD technicians, takes pride in providing reliable solutions that add lasting value to our clients and communities. Collaboration, quality, and innovation are at the heart of our approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of geotechnical and infrastructure design projects, with a strong focus on trenchless technology and underground works.
• Assist with geotechnical design and assessment for HDD, TBM / micro-tunnelling, auger boring, pipe jacking, shafts, launch and reception pits, culverts, and utility crossings.
• Plan, arrange, and support ground investigations, including scoping investigation requirements, preparing investigation plans, reviewing exploratory hole locations, and coordinating with contractors.
• Undertake and support site supervision of ground investigation works, including boreholes, trial pits, sampling, in-situ testing, logging, groundwater monitoring, and site records.
• Review and interpret ground investigation data, soil and rock descriptions, laboratory testing, groundwater conditions, geology, contamination information, and geotechnical risks.
• Prepare Geotechnical Interpretative Reports, GIRs, including ground models, design parameters, geotechnical risks, recommendations, and design assumptions.
• Support assessments for bore alignment, settlement, ground movement, excavation stability, shaft stability, temporary works, and constructability.
• Prepare calculations, technical notes, reports, specifications, drawings, and design documentation.
• Use Excel, Microsoft Office, and engineering software to prepare, check, and improve engineering calculations.
• Support coding, automation, digital engineering tools, and process improvements within the team.
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, CAD/BIM teams, project managers, contractors, and clients.
• Support and guide junior team members where required.
• Deliver accurate, high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a closely related discipline.
• Suitable for candidates with 1+ years’ experience at Placement or Graduate Engineer level, or candidates already working at Engineer level.
• Excellent understanding of soil and rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering principles.
• Good experience or strong understanding of planning and arranging ground investigations.
• Experience in site supervision of ground investigation works.
• Ability to write clear, professional Geotechnical Interpretative Reports, GIRs.
• Experience or strong interest in infrastructure, trenchless technology, utilities, rail, highways, water, civils, earthworks, or temporary works.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and technical documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight project deadlines.
• Willingness to work towards Chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers, ICE.
• Ability to support and guide more junior graduate engineers.
• A full UK driving licence is preferable due to potential site visits and ground investigation supervision duties.
• Must have the right to work in the UK; candidates who do not require visa sponsorship are preferred.
• Experience or interest in trenchless technology, including HDD, TBM / micro-tunnelling, auger boring, pipe jacking, and utility crossings.
• Understanding of trenchless design considerations, including ground risk, groundwater, settlement, and constructability preferable.
• Experience using engineering software such as GEO5, PLAXIS, Tekla Tedds, or equivalent (or willing to learn).
• Experience with other geotechnical software such as WALLAP, Slope/W, or similar would be beneficial.
• Experience with coding, VBA, Python, or automation of engineering calculations.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, Network Rail standards, utility provider requirements, highways, water, or rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience in settlement analysis, slope stability, retaining wall design, foundations, earthworks, trenchless design, tunnelling, shafts, or culvert works.

Academic Background

Candidates should have a strong academic background in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline from an accredited university.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, practical, and solution-focused.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Technically curious and willing to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced infrastructure design environment.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Willing to make positive changes and improve existing processes.
• Supportive of graduates and junior team members.
• Interested in digital engineering, automation, and improving design efficiency.