Design Engineer - Geotechnical

Surbana Jurong Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Health insurance

Parental leave

Recognition awards

Social club

Healthy lifestyle balance

Job summary

Robert Bird Group in London seeks a talented Design Engineer – Geotechnical to join our growing team. You will work on complex building, infrastructure and temporary works projects across the UK and internationally, collaborating with structural, civil and construction professionals.

The role offers opportunities to develop technical expertise, progress toward Chartership, and contribute to award-winning projects with a strong client focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• About 3+ years’ geotechnical design and analysis experience.
• Experience on building, infrastructure or temporary works projects.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with UK design standards and Eurocodes; working toward Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Undertake geotechnical design and analysis for retaining walls, deep/shallow foundations, earth retention systems and ground improvement.
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports and technical specifications.
• Perform design checking and technical reviews.
• Conduct ground movement assessments and monitoring reviews.
• Assist with ground investigations, procurement, and site support during construction.
• Coordinate with structural and civil teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Mentor graduate engineers and junior team members.
• Support quality assurance and project invoicing.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical design software

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

Robert Bird Group is a leading international structural, geotechnical, civil and construction engineering consultancy. We are specialists in the built environment and complex infrastructure. We maintain a one firm ethos and family culture which has allowed the business to operate across all barriers, always focused to achieve best for project, and best for our people.

We are part of the SJ Group, this is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable

future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.

They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

Please visit our website: www.surbanajurong.com

About the Role

Robert Bird Group is seeking a talented and motivated Design Engineer – Geotechnical to join our growing London team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on complex building, infrastructure and temporary works projects across the UK and internationally, collaborating with leading structural, civil and construction engineering professionals.

Robert Bird Group is recognised for delivering innovative engineering solutions on some of the UK’s most challenging projects. We have a strong record of delivering award-winning projects, including:

• 21 Moorfields, London – Winner of the Structural Steel Design Awards 2025 and Ground Engineering Awards 2019.
• Spire London – Winner of the Ground Engineering Awards 2018 for excellence in geotechnical engineering and project delivery.

As a Design Engineer, you will be involved in the design, analysis and delivery of geotechnical solutions from concept through to construction, while developing your technical expertise and progressing towards Chartership.

Duties

• Undertake geotechnical design and analysis for:
  • Retaining walls
  • Deep foundations
  • Shallow foundations
  • Earth retention systems
  • Ground improvement solutions
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports and technical specifications.
• Perform design checking and technical reviews.
• Undertake ground movement assessments and monitoring reviews.
• Assist in the design, procurement, interpretation and management of ground investigations.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during construction.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with structural and civil engineering teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Assist with project planning, programming and resource coordination.
• Monitor project costs and support commercial management of projects.
• Assist with fee proposals, fee variations and project invoicing.
• Support and mentor graduate engineers and junior team members.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures.
• Promote Robert Bird Group’s services and maintain strong client relationships.
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3+ years’ experience in geotechnical engineering design and analysis.
• Experience working on building, infrastructure or temporary works projects.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of UK design standards and Eurocodes.
• Working towards Chartership (ICE, Geological Society or equivalent preferred).
• Experience with geotechnical design software and engineering analysis tools.
• Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• Eagerness to learn, develop professionally and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

What we offer you:

RBG is a growing, fast-paced business which offers birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave, recognition awards, an active and engaging social club, along with a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team.

Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us.

If there’s anything more we can do to support you, please let us know, we’re here to help.

Agency

Please note that any unsolicited resumes or CVs submitted through our website or directly to SJ Group employees’ personal email accounts will be considered the property of SJ Group. As such, we will not be liable for any agency fees associated with these submissions.

To be recognized as an authorized recruitment agency or search firm for SJ Group, a formal written agreement must be in place. Additionally, agencies must be invited by our Recruitment Team to submit candidates for specific roles.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!