Associate Geotechnical Engineer

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer in London to lead technical delivery on diverse projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors. You will manage ground investigations, review data, and mentor junior staff while liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, significant geotechnical consultancy experience, and strong report writing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or related.
• Significant experience in geotechnical consultancy or engineering environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering and ground investigation.
• Experience managing projects and overseeing technical delivery.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating project teams.
• Chartered status (CEng) or working towards chartership.
• Proactive approach to develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver geotechnical projects from conception to completion.
• Lead ground investigation programmes: specification, procurement and supervision.
• Review and interpret ground investigation data and prepare reports.
• Undertake geotechnical assessments including foundation design and slope stability.
• Provide technical advice to clients, contractors and project teams.
• Manage budgets, programmes and resources.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers.
• Review technical reports to ensure high standards of delivery.
• Support business development and identify project opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Report writing

Mentoring

Education

Civil/Geotechnical Engineering degree

Job description

Location: London

Salary: GBP60,000 : GBP75,000

Job Type: Full:time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently working with a well:established and growing engineering consultancy who are looking to appoint an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer looking to take the next step in their career, playing a key role in delivering technically challenging projects while helping to develop and grow the wider geotechnical team.

You will work across a diverse range of sectors, including residential, commercial, infrastructure and industrial developments, taking responsibility for the technical delivery of projects, client relationships and supporting junior members of staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering a variety of geotechnical engineering projects from initial conception through to completion.
• Leading and overseeing ground investigation programmes, including specification, procurement and supervision.
• Reviewing and interpreting ground investigation data and preparing factual and interpretative reports.
• Undertaking geotechnical assessments, including foundation design, slope stability, retaining wall design and earthworks assessments.
• Providing technical advice and solutions to clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Managing project budgets, programmes and resources.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new clients.
• Mentoring and supporting graduate and junior engineers.
• Reviewing technical reports and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard.
• Supporting business development activities and identifying new project opportunities.

About You

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience working within a geotechnical consultancy or engineering environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and ground investigation.
• Experience managing projects and overseeing technical delivery.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating project teams.
• Chartered status (CEng) or working towards chartership with a relevant professional institution.
• A proactive approach with the ability to support and develop more junior members of the team.

Whats on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Support towards professional development and chartership.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of exciting projects.
• Opportunity to take on a leadership role within a growing team.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Additional company benefits.