Assistant Engineer (Geotechnical)

SYSTRA; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer to support diverse geotechnical tasks across projects. You will work under senior engineers to develop technical outputs, calculations, drawings and reports, while learning to balance safety, quality and schedule.

You will gain experience in collaborative design, information management and delivering robust geotechnical solutions within a hybrid working environment across the UK.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• Some experience in a geotechnical engineering or design environment.
• Awareness of ISO 19650 information management principles.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of geotechnical work across projects with safe, robust solutions.
• Produce technical outputs: calculations, drawings, reports and specifications.
• Contribute to bids, studies and project work with clear technical input.
• Review work for accuracy and alignment with standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated design solutions.
• Identify risks and escalate to senior engineers or project managers.

Skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Report writing

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Tools

Common Data Environments

Engineering modelling software

Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA's specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day. For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

We are seeking an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer to support the delivery of engineering work across assigned projects, ensuring technical compliance, quality assurance and safe-by-design outcomes. Working under the supervision of senior engineers, you will undertake defined tasks and work packages, contributing to engineering deliverables, small-scale project delivery and the development of your technical and professional capability.

Missions/Main Duties

• Support the delivery of geotechnical engineering work across a range of projects, helping to produce high-quality, safe and technically robust solutions.
• Prepare a range of technical outputs, including calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to bids, studies and project work by providing clear and accurate technical input.
• Apply sound engineering principles, methods and tools appropriate to your level of experience and development.
• Review your work carefully to ensure it is accurate, complete and aligned with relevant standards, procedures and project requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues from across disciplines to help develop coordinated and effective design solutions.
• Identify technical issues, constraints, assumptions and risks, escalating these appropriately to senior engineers or project managers.
• Support the delivery of safe-by-design solutions by applying health, safety and risk management principles in your day-to-day work.
• Assist in developing practical engineering solutions that balance quality, programme, cost and safety considerations.
• Prepare clear technical correspondence and project records to support effective communication and delivery.
• Build positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, contributing to successful project outcomes.
• Contribute positively to SYSTRA's collaborative culture by demonstrating behaviours aligned with our values and ways of working.

Profile/Skills

• A degree, or equivalent qualification, in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Some experience in a geotechnical engineering or design environment, ideally gained while working under the guidance of senior engineers.
• An understanding of geotechnical engineering principles, with awareness of how related disciplines can influence design development.
• Experience producing technical deliverables such as reports, drawings, calculations or specifications to a high standard.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering software, digital tools, modelling applications and Common Data Environments.
• An awareness of information management requirements and standards, including ISO 19650 principles where relevant.
• A developing understanding of commercial factors such as budgets, programmes and delivery timescales.
• The ability to review data, identify key information and draw clear, evidence-based conclusions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams and wider project stakeholders.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a willingness to learn, develop and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Progress towards professional registration, or an interest in working towards EngTech, IEng or CEng, would be an advantage.

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your interview process please email [e-mail] where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

Workplace Type Hybrid