Role
Senior Engineer – Geotechnical
Location
Hybrid working with primary office location being closest to you: Derby, Warrington or Manchester.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead review, coordination and production of geotechnical designs (foundations, earthworks, retaining walls), reporting and specifications.
- Provide technical assurance and validation of safety‑critical designs, integrating generic and site‑specific solutions and reviewing programme‑wide deliverables.
- Manage scope, specification, supervision and interpretation of Ground Investigations and factual data.
- Support geotechnical design development on multi‑disciplinary projects, oversee external consultants and third‑party suppliers.
- Supervise and mentor junior engineers, working closely with interfacing disciplines (hazards, structural, civil, constructability) to deliver integrated design solutions.
Qualifications
- Background in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology, with demonstrable experience in the analysis and design of geotechnical and foundation solutions.
- Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design interfaces and ability to demonstrate robustness and technical validity of solutions.
- Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) or equivalent, or working towards chartership.
- Experience in the nuclear sector or other highly regulated environments involving safety‑critical infrastructure (desirable).
Preferred Attributes
- Experience of working on large infrastructure projects in the UK.
- Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to site.
What you’ll bring
This is a technically demanding and high‑impact role, requiring strong engineering judgement, attention to detail and confidence to challenge and validate complex solutions within a regulated environment.
Skills & experience: Delivery of geotechnical design and ground investigations on large‑scale infrastructure projects, resolving complex technical challenges, strong knowledge of geotechnical analysis, foundation design, earthworks, retaining structures and relevant standards (Eurocode7). Experience in multidisciplinary environments, contributing to integrated design and embedding health and safety considerations (CDM2015).
Working Style
Flexible working; regular attendance at a UK office required to support programme delivery, governance and stakeholder engagement.
Benefits & Pay
Pay: £50,650 – £66,500.
Bonus: Performance related target opportunity 7%.
Allowance: £2,200 per annum.
Pension: 12% employer, 6% employee.
Holidays: 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) with option to buy or sell up to 4 days.
Private Medical Insurance: BUPA single cover.
Life Assurance: 6x pensionable pay.
One‑off payment for new starters for home office purchases – £250.
Application Process
BPSS clearance, DBS checks and financial probity screening required.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident organisation and will make reasonable adjustments where needed.
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