Geotechnical Engineer

Are you a Geotechnical Engineer who enjoys seeing projects take shape from the ground up? Looking for real design responsibility, exposure to diverse sectors, and the right support to achieve chartership?

This role is ideal for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer nearing completion of a graduate programme, or an early-career Engineer looking to step into more complex projects while progressing towards chartership.

We’re looking for a motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality geotechnical solutions across major infrastructure and building projects.

The Role

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you’ll be involved across the full project lifecycle – from early concept design through to construction support. You’ll contribute to developing ground models, producing robust designs and specifications, and collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary teams.

Our work spans a wide range of sectors including rail, highways, power, aviation, defence, public sector and life sciences – offering genuine variety and technical challenge.

You’ll also gain valuable site experience through supervising ground investigations and supporting construction activities, giving you a strong balance between design and practical delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver geotechnical design and specification packages across varied projects
• Design foundations, retaining structures, earthworks and ground improvement solutions
• Develop ground models and derive characteristic parameters
• Prepare desk studies, ground investigation specifications and technical reports
• Supervise site investigations and support construction activities
• Work in line with Eurocodes, British Standards and CDM regulations
• Collaborate within a fully integrated, multi-disciplinary team
• Stay up to date with industry best practice and emerging design techniques

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (or equivalent)
• Experience within an engineering consultancy at Graduate/Engineer level (not a fresh graduate role)
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics and ground engineering principles
• Experience in geotechnical design (foundations, retaining walls, earthworks)
• Working knowledge of Eurocode 7, British Standards and CDM requirements
• Site experience supporting ground investigations or construction
• Actively working towards chartership (ICE, Geological Society or similar)
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to site
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (please ensure eligibility before applying)

Desirable

• Experience using geotechnical design software such as GEO5
• Sector experience in rail, highways, power, aviation or public sector

Why Join Us?

• Work on technically challenging, real-world projects across multiple sectors
• Gain full project lifecycle exposure – from concept through to construction
• Structured support towards chartership and professional development
• Be part of a collaborative team where your input genuinely makes an impact

If you’re ready to take the next step in your geotechnical career with greater responsibility, more complex projects and strong support behind you, we’d love to hear from you.

BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. 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
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.