Associate - Ground Engineering

BakerHicks; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Ground Engineer to lead innovative ground engineering solutions across various sectors. This role involves overseeing design and implementation, conducting risk assessments, and engaging with stakeholders to integrate engineering solutions into large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, project management experience, and a passion for sustainable engineering practices. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality, data-driven solutions and advancing the field of ground engineering. This opportunity promises professional growth in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme (including gym membership)

Flexible/hybrid working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Professional development

Qualifications

• Technical specialist in ground engineering with project management skills.
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers and ensuring best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee foundation design and earthworks.
• Conduct geotechnical risk assessments and ensure compliance.

Skills

Ground Engineering Design

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Authority

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status with ICE or equivalent

Job description

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At BakerHicks, we specialise in delivering innovative and sustainable ground engineering solutions across multiple industries. Our expertise in foundation design, earthworks, and geotechnical risk assessment allows us to provide high-quality, data-driven solutions for complex infrastructure projects.

From major rail and highway developments to power infrastructure and life sciences projects, our ground engineering team is at the forefront of cutting-edge design and technical excellence.

We are looking for an Associate – Ground Engineer to join our expanding team, directing the development and delivery of ground engineering design solutions across multiple sectors.

The ideal candidate will be a technical specialist in ground engineering, capable of managing projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring best practices in design and risk assessment.

Key Deliverables

• Ground Engineering Design & Implementation – Develop and oversee foundation design, earthworks, ground improvement, and slope stability analysis.
• Act as a technical authority, reviewing designs and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation – Conduct geotechnical risk assessments, ensuring safety and efficiency in project execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with engineers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to embed ground engineering solutions into large-scale projects.
• Innovation & Best Practices – Drive advancements in ground modelling, digital tools, and sustainable engineering design.
  
  

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Chartered status with ICE, GeolSoc, or equivalent (or working towards it).
• Strong experience in ground engineering design, site investigation, and risk assessment.
• Expertise in infrastructure sectors such as power, rail, highways, or life sciences.
• Strong guidance and project management skills, with experience in mentoring teams.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel for site visits.
  
  

About You

• Strong technical and reasoning skills, with the ability to manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, ensuring seamless coordination with stakeholders.
• Proactive and detail-oriented, with a passion for driving innovation and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
  
  

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development
  
  

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Design Services

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