Associate/Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer

SLR Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Excellent healthcare

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Associate or Principal Geotechnical Engineer. The role involves leading geotechnical design teams, managing large infrastructure projects in the UK highways sector, and preparing comprehensive design reports. Ideal candidates will have a degree in civil engineering or geology, chartered status, and experience with geotechnical software. The position offers growth opportunities and a collaborative working environment, with a competitive benefits package including flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in large infrastructure Geotechnical Design Projects.
• Extensive experience in the UK highways sector.
• Chartered status or equivalent competence.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams in geotechnical projects.
• Manage client relationships and project planning.
• Prepare Geotechnical Design Reports.

Skills

Geotechnical Design

Project Management

Communication

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

Ideally MSc or equivalent

Tools

GEO5

Oasys suite

GeoStudio

Plaxis

Job description

Overview

SLR has an exciting opportunity for an Associate or Principal Geotechnical Engineer with a strong technical background and an excellent track record in project management. Grades run from Graduate to Project to Senior to Associate to Principal to Technical Director.

We are looking for someone with experience in Geotechnical Design Projects for large infrastructure projects and experience in the UK highways sector, including National Highways Geotechnical Certification projects.

About The Role

Geotechnical Engineering has always been a core part of SLR’s offering, and the busy European Geotechnical Team enjoys continued success. We are seeking an experienced Associate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist to join our team in Manchester, Sheffield or Stoke. Our workload is expanding rapidly, and we need to increase our team to meet the demands of our clients, especially in the transport infrastructure sector and the energy sector (carbon capture & storage, renewable energy, and low carbon engineering). We have the knowledge and expertise to help you build a bright career in these exciting and rapidly evolving sectors.

SLR is a well-respected environmental consultancy with over 5,500 employees worldwide. At SLR, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. SLR offers a comprehensive service in ground technology. With over 100 UK-based geotechnical professionals, SLR’s geotechnical reputation is built on our people's skills, excellence, and commitment in all aspects of geotechnical engineering.

About Us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About You

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in civil engineering or geology. We are seeking individuals with the right skills and abilities to help us expand our geotechnical infrastructure capability. The successful candidate will join our rapidly expanding, flexible, and outward-looking team, which can handle work across various sectors.

• Experience in Geotechnical Design Projects for large infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience in the UK highways sector, including National Highways Geotechnical Certification projects.
• A strong academic background with a relevant degree (ideally MSc or equivalent as a minimum).
• Ideally chartered (CEng or CGeol) or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.
• Proven experience of acting in a senior role in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment and the ability to develop and lead design teams.
• Project management - experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, work planning and commercial management.
• Proven geotechnical design experience.
• Competent in use of leading geotechnical design software (GEO5, Oasys suite, GeoStudio, Plaxis, etc.)
• Application of CDM Regulations in a design and ground investigation environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and confidence to liaise with clients.
• Good commercial track record in negotiating and running successful jobs.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work (particular emphasis on preparation of Geotechnical Design Reports).
• A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying