Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Company: TipTopJob
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

Location: Cardiff

Salary: GBP50,000 – GBP70,000

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our established Cardiff team.

Benefits Of a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

  • Annual performance bonus
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • Private healthcare
  • Company pension scheme
  • Professional membership fees paid
  • Chartership support and mentoring opportunities
  • Excellent career progression prospects

The position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high‑profile projects across the residential, commercial, infrastructure and energy sectors. You will play a key role in project delivery, technical leadership and client development while working alongside industry‑leading specialists in a collaborative environment.

Requirements For The Role Of Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
  • Chartered status (or working towards Chartership) with a relevant professional body
  • Extensive experience within a geotechnical design consultancy environment
  • Strong understanding of soil mechanics, foundation design and earthworks engineering
  • Experience using geotechnical design software and numerical modelling packages
  • Proven ability to manage projects and mentor junior engineers
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and experience liaising directly with clients
  • Full UK driving licence preferred

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of foundations, retaining structures, slopes and earthworks solutions
  • Undertake complex geotechnical analysis and design calculations
  • Review and interpret ground investigation data and geotechnical reports
  • Prepare and review technical reports, specifications and design documentation
  • Manage projects from initial feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction support
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate and junior engineers
  • Attend client meetings and develop strong professional relationships
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
  • Undertake site visits and provide technical support during construction phases
  • Ensure compliance with relevant design standards, legislation and industry best practice
  • Support business development activities, including tender preparation and project proposals

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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Posted: July 14th, 2026