As a Geotechnical Engineer, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of projects, from early concept design through to construction support. Projects span a diverse portfolio including rail, highways, power, aviation, defence, public sector and life sciences, offering genuine variety and technical challenge. Delivering geotechnical design and specification packages for a wide range of projects Working on foundations, retaining structures, earthworks and ground improvement solutions A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (or equivalent) Experience gained in an engineering consultancy environment at graduate or engineer level a must, this is not a graduate role, experience is required A strong understanding of soil mechanics and ground engineering principles Exposure to geotechnical design including shallow and piled foundations, retaining walls and earthworks Drivers licence and ability to travel to sites Willing and able to obtain Security Clearance
Experience using geotechnical design software, ideally GEO5 Project experience within sectors such as rail, highways, power, aviation or public sector
Work on technically varied, real‑world projects across multiple sectors Gain end‑to‑end project exposure, from design through to site delivery Clear support towards chartership and professional development If you’re looking to build your geotechnical career with meaningful responsibility, diverse projects and strong technical development, we’d love to hear from you.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements. Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: ( National security vetting: clearance levels – GOV.We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. A Morgan Sindall Group company.
Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:~ Company car or cash allowance~ Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan~ Life assurance scheme~25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave~ Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)~ Flexible/hybrid working~ Family friendly policies~ Professional development
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Are you a Geotechnical Engineer who enjoys taking projects from the ground up, literally? Do you want exposure to a wide range of sectors, real design responsibility, and the opportunity to develop your technical capability towards chartership? We’re looking for a motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering high‑quality geotechnical design solutions across major infrastructure and building projects.
As a Geotechnical Engineer, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of projects, from early concept design through to construction support. Projects span a diverse portfolio including rail, highways, power, aviation, defence, public sector and life sciences, offering genuine variety and technical challenge. Delivering geotechnical design and specification packages for a wide range of projects Working on foundations, retaining structures, earthworks and ground improvement solutions A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (or equivalent) Experience gained in an engineering consultancy environment at graduate or engineer level a must, this is not a graduate role, experience is required A strong understanding of soil mechanics and ground engineering principles Exposure to geotechnical design including shallow and piled foundations, retaining walls and earthworks Drivers licence and ability to travel to sites Willing and able to obtain Security Clearance
Experience using geotechnical design software, ideally GEO5 Project experience within sectors such as rail, highways, power, aviation or public sector
Work on technically varied, real‑world projects across multiple sectors Gain end‑to‑end project exposure, from design through to site delivery Clear support towards chartership and professional development If you’re looking to build your geotechnical career with meaningful responsibility, diverse projects and strong technical development, we’d love to hear from you.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements. Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: ( National security vetting: clearance levels – GOV.We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. A Morgan Sindall Group company.
Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:~ Company car or cash allowance~ Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan~ Life assurance scheme~25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave~ Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)~ Flexible/hybrid working~ Family friendly policies~ Professional development
We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds….