Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Manchester
Employment Type: Full‑Time (hybrid work arrangements)
Company Overview
Ayesa is a global leader in engineering, environmental consultancy and digital transformation, with 13,000+ professionals across 40+ countries. We tackle complex infrastructure and environmental challenges, supporting a sustainable and resilient built environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Client interface, technical direction, budgetary control and day‑to‑day management of junior engineers.
- Management of relationships with key clients and contacts across the business, including liaison and development.
- Project management within time, cost and quality constraints and standards.
- Day‑to‑day work of the team and monitoring of compliance and KPIs.
- Business development, including preparation of tender submissions, estimating, pricing and delivery against work targets.
- Collaborate with the project team to deliver quality services to clients.
- Ensure all geotechnical designs are in accordance with set standards and recommendations are robust, value‑based and commissionable.
- Deliver designs on time and ensure they meet the client’s brief.
- Monitor processes and results to ensure compliance with safety, legal, ethical and regulatory requirements.
Experience & Qualifications
- 6+ years’ experience in Geotechnical design.
- Chartered status preferred or working towards Chartered Engineer qualification.
- Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Deep understanding of Civil/Geotechnical engineering principles.
- Ability to understand complex problems and devise innovative solutions.
- Experienced in report writing and presentation.
- Excellent communication with clients, colleagues and external agencies.
- Adheres to all Codes of Practice, Design Standards and Health & Safety regulations.
- Professional representation of Ayesa and development of effective client relationships.
- Committed to ongoing professional development.
Behavioural Competencies
- Technical Excellence – project and financial delivery, team effectiveness and evolution.
- Commitment to Clients – communication, value and care.
- Investing in our People – individual focus, collective focus and leadership.
Benefits & Salary
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid work model (2–3 days from home).
- Flexible hours – 37.5 hours per week (Core: 10am–4pm Mon–Thu, 10am–3pm Fri).
- Flexible Pension Matching & Financial Planning support.
- Income Protection & Life Assurance.
- Professional Development and Chartership support.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Generous annual leave with additional days based on seniority.
- Culture of sustainability and innovation.
- Socials, Recognition Awards & Wellbeing initiatives.
Equal Opportunity
Ayesa is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socio‑economic background or neurodiversity. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.
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