Geotechnical Engineer

• Manage projects across a range of residential, commercial, and public sector developments, ensuring delivery to company standards.
• Design and analyse shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, slopes, ground improvement schemes and earthworks operations.
• Undertake desk studies, intrusive ground investigations,  verification reporting, and geotechnical design work.
• Produce and deliver high-quality technical outputs including reports, drawings, models, and calculations within agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Liaise effectively with clients, colleagues, and statutory authorities such as Planning, Highway, Drainage Authorities, and NHBC to ensure efficient project progression.
• Support the Associate Director and Senior Engineers with business operations, productivity, and growth objectives.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members, including structured training for apprentices and graduates.
• Maintain and develop departmental standards, systems, and procedures.
• Undertake site visits, inspections, and supervision of investigation works, including travel across the UK when required.
• Contribute to business development by maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Follow a structured programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), achieving a minimum of 12 days per year.

Key Skills, experience & Attributes:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Geo-Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Masters degree in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology or related discipline preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years proven experience in geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and technical reporting.
• Professional membership (or working towards) with The Geological Society, ICE, or similar professional body.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical and soil properties, bearing pressure and settlement calculation, slope stability analysis and retaining wall design. Experience of contamination assessment and site remediation techniques beneficial.
• Competent in exploratory hole logging and sampling, with an understanding of ground investigation equipment and procedures.
• Familiar with current legislation, regulations, NHBC Standards, and best practice guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence in client-facing situations.
• Organised and methodical, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and commercially aware, with a genuine interest in contributing to company growth.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practice, and participation in the company’s positive safety culture.

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