Geotechnical Engineer (Band 3)

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Key Details

  • Job title: Geotechnical Engineer (Band 3)
  • Grade: Payband 3 | Salary: Circa £57k
  • Contract type: Permanent (TfL)
  • Location: Stratford / Hybrid working (50% office/50% home)
  • Closing date for applications: Sunday 31 May 2026
  • Team: Earth Structures & Geotechnics, Directorate: Engineering

Responsibilities

Day‑to‑day focus is delivering designs, drawings, information, calculations and enhancements that keep vital, innovative and large‑budget projects moving. The role ensures assets are safe, working and compliant; develops own solutions; and serves as a trusted source of engineering advice for stakeholders, including Heads of Engineering Delivery.

Qualifications

A Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering degree, and either membership or applied membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or The Geological Society. Proven experience in geotechnical inspection, ground investigation, monitoring, assessment, design and stabilisation of earth structures; design of foundations, retaining walls and earthworks in railway and road environments, preferably within the TfL network or other major UK transport infrastructure. Knowledge of relevant legislation, technical standards and industry best practice. Proficiency in Slope/W essential; familiarity with Wallap, Repute, Palxis or similar software desirable.

Benefits

  • Final Salary Pension Scheme
  • Free travel on the TfL network
  • 75% discount on National Rail season tickets and interest‑free loan
  • 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
  • Private Healthcare discounted scheme
  • Tax‑efficient cycle‑to‑work programme
  • Discounts through the MyTfL rewards programme
  • Discounted Eurostar travel

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We represent the city and aim to be an innovative and efficient organisation. We are a disability‑confident employer who guarantees an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all essential criteria. We use anonymising software to remove identifying information from CVs and cover letters, ensuring a fair process.

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Key Details

  • Job title: Geotechnical Engineer (Band 3)
  • Grade: Payband 3 | Salary: Circa £57k
  • Contract type: Permanent (TfL)
  • Location: Stratford / Hybrid working (50% office/50% home)
  • Closing date for applications: Sunday 31 May 2026
  • Team: Earth Structures & Geotechnics, Directorate: Engineering

Responsibilities

Day‑to‑day focus is delivering designs, drawings, information, calculations and enhancements that keep vital, innovative and large‑budget projects moving. The role ensures assets are safe, working and compliant; develops own solutions; and serves as a trusted source of engineering advice for stakeholders, including Heads of Engineering Delivery.

Qualifications

A Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering degree, and either membership or applied membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or The Geological Society. Proven experience in geotechnical inspection, ground investigation, monitoring, assessment, design and stabilisation of earth structures; design of foundations, retaining walls and earthworks in railway and road environments, preferably within the TfL network or other major UK transport infrastructure. Knowledge of relevant legislation, technical standards and industry best practice. Proficiency in Slope/W essential; familiarity with Wallap, Repute, Palxis or similar software desirable.

Benefits

  • Final Salary Pension Scheme
  • Free travel on the TfL network
  • 75% discount on National Rail season tickets and interest‑free loan
  • 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
  • Private Healthcare discounted scheme
  • Tax‑efficient cycle‑to‑work programme
  • Discounts through the MyTfL rewards programme
  • Discounted Eurostar travel

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We represent the city and aim to be an innovative and efficient organisation. We are a disability‑confident employer who guarantees an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all essential criteria. We use anonymising software to remove identifying information from CVs and cover letters, ensuring a fair process.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026