Senior Engineer – Geotechnical
Core
Deliver geotechnical investigation, interpretation, and design services for foundations, retaining structures, excavations, earthworks, and slope stability across infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior IC geotechnical engineer (civil infrastructure)
Builds
Geotechnical reports, calculations, specifications, and drawings for feasibility, preliminary, and detailed design stages.
Domain
Civil engineering / Geotechnical engineering
Required skills
Geotechnical investigation and design, soil mechanics, rock mechanics, engineering geology, foundation design, retaining structures, earthworks, slope stability, risk assessment, project delivery, technical mentoring, proposal preparation, site visits
Preferred skills
Eurocodes, geotechnical software (Rocscience Suite, PLAXIS, GEO5, WALLAP, ALP), AutoCAD, Civil 3D, multidisciplinary coordination, project budget and programme management, postgraduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering
Technologies
Rocscience Suite (Slide, RS2, Rocfall), PLAXIS, GEO5, WALLAP, ALP, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
Responsibilities
Deliver geotechnical investigation, interpretation, and design services; prepare and review geotechnical reports, calculations, specifications, and drawings; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams; provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers; support project planning and reporting; undertake site visits and construction-phase support.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities