Chartered Geotechnical Engineer/Senior Geotechnical Engineer

SNC-Lavalin; North East; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Chartered/Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support prestigious projects. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, possess chartered status, and have extensive project management experience. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers and leading geotechnical design teams, while working in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values diversity. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Support for diverse employee backgrounds

Commitment to community initiatives

Qualifications

• Chartered geotechnical engineer with proven technical leadership.
• Experience in Design and Build environments.
• Drive to develop and expand geotechnics capability.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior geotechnical engineers.
• Lead geotechnical design teams.
• Manage and negotiate successful projects.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical capabilities

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in civil engineering or geology

Postgraduate qualification in geotechnical subjects

Tools

GeoStudio

Repute

Wallap

Job description

Overview

Take our vision into the future.

We’re proud of the work across our wide variety of projects and value the diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge of our people. When you join us, you’ll be part of a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally. We’re passionate about what we do and offer flexible and remote working policies to help you balance life outside work.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced and well-rounded Chartered/Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in either our Edinburgh or Glasgow office to support our impressive current portfolio of prestigious geotechnical projects in the UK and internationally. The role supports projects in the infrastructure sector (defence, rail, highways & water) and the energy sector, including renewable energy, low carbon engineering and nuclear power.

As one of the UK’s leading geotechnical consultancies, AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive service in ground engineering. Locally you would be joining our team of geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists based in Scotland, with engagement across our national business.

Your purpose

• You will be a chartered geotechnical engineer with a proven technical leadership and project management track record.
• The role will include mentoring junior geotechnical engineers; good communication skills are essential.
• We are especially interested in candidates with experience in Design and Build environments.
• You should have a degree in civil engineering or geology with a postgraduate qualification in geotechnical subjects and hold chartered status as either a civil engineer or geologist.
• You should have the drive and capability to help us develop and expand our infrastructure or energy geotechnics capability by building on our expanding, flexible and outward-looking team with work across a broad spectrum of sectors.

What you can bring

• A good academic background with a degree (ideally MSc or equivalent).
• Chartered status and proven experience in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
• Project management experience and understanding of client relationships, work planning and commercial management in engineering consultancy and design markets.
• Proven geotechnical design experience and numerical/analytical capabilities for structures, foundations, slopes and anchors using appropriate tools and workflows. Experience with numerical software such as GeoStudio, Repute, Wallap, etc.
• Digital geotechnical engineering capability including the application of AI and machine learning in geotechnical design.
• Application of CDM Regulations in a design and ground investigation environment. Excellent interpersonal and technical skills to lead geotechnical design teams.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients to support effective work winning and delivery.
• Good commercial track record in negotiating and running successful projects to ensure right-first-time delivery. Excellent report writing skills and the ability to self-check and produce accurate work.
• A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas. A valid UK driving license.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We’re ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies and among Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and data to help deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. As work becomes more complex, our employees challenge the status quo.

We’re committed to engineering better for people and the planet, supporting the Engineering Net-Zero programme and community initiatives. We’re proud of our active employee networks and programs supporting schools, charities, ex-forces personnel and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not reference or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in conversation or on your CV.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. We offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee | Job Type: Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe that world-class talent comes from embracing these differences.