| LONDON |
Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Broad exposure, Real progression, Lead and a Grow a team within this innovative, Medium-sized Multidisciplinary consultancy. This hybrid role is based in London.
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Overview
Our client is an innovative, employee-owned consulting engineering business. Their team of more than 900 highly skilled people, in 15 offices across the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Middle East, design and deliver engineering solutions for clients in the Property, Transport, Ports and Marine, Water, Renewables and Defence sectors. We collaborate with leading contractors, developers, architects, planners, financiers and government agencies, to create projects that make a difference to people’s lives.
They are looking for Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer with a strong geotechnical design track record to form a key part of an expanding geotechnical team. Working with the Geotechnics Lead to support and grow the team, you will collaborate with the other office disciplines of structural, civil, infrastructure and bridge engineering as well as independent geotechnical consultancy.
As such, the nature and type of work will be varied, ranging from the design of foundations and earth structures for temporary works through to the integrated design of deep basements and foundation solutions for tall buildings. Whilst the majority is UK-based, as an international practice often work is in other geographies, so some knowledge and background of more global contexts would be welcome.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer looking to progress and develop within a collaborative, innovative and genuinely supportive environment, and in a role where you won’t be boxed into a narrow technical lane. One where you can develop commercially as well as technically, have influence over design approaches and project strategy, and with a clear route to seniority and leadership.
Requirements
Qualifications
Minimum 8 years’ tack record in geotechnical engineering, ideally within an engineering consultancy or design‑focused engineering
Qualified to MEng level or above, and be Chartered or working towards
Technical Expertise & Design Capability
Strong analytical and technical background in foundation design, soil–structure interaction, deep excavations, retaining walls, and earthworks
Competent in PLAXIS 2D/3D, Slope/W (or equivalent), Oasys XDisp, WallAP (or equivalent), Settle3D, and MS Office
Ability to develop effective geotechnical design solutions across a range of sectors and scenarios
Track record working across all design stages (concept, scheme, detailed, construction)
Sound understanding of relevant design standards and industry guidelines
Understanding of embodied carbon, material decarbonisation, and sustainable construction practices
Capable of preparing site investigations, specifications, and testing regimes
Strong report-writing skills and ability to produce high-quality technical documentation
Leadership & Team Development
Ability to supervise and develop junior engineers
Ability to review the work of others and provide clear, constructive feedback
Confident working both independently and as part of a team
Ability to build relationships across disciplines (e.g. bridges, buildings, civils teams)
Client Development & Stakeholder Engagement
Strong written and verbal communication skills (internal and client-facing)
Confident engaging with clients and external partners; existing client network desirable
Ability to introduce and position yourself effectively across internal and external teams
Established links with industry bodies and geotechnical/foundation partners
Project & Commercial Management
Strong understanding of managing projects from inception through to completion (budgeting, resourcing, revenue recognition, invoicing)
Ability to manage projects commercially to achieve successful financial outcomes
Track record preparing and independently drafting proposals, including understanding commercial implications
On offer
Salary £45,000 – £65,000
Hybrid working
Broad Project exposure
Real Progression
Annual bonus (typically around 5%)
Annual salary review
20 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Two professional memberships paid
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To apply for the position of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).
Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.
All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.
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