Engineering Geologist (Design)

Calibre Search; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking an Engineering Geologist (Design) in Manchester to tackle hands-on technical work across rock and soil slope stability, blasting design, numerical modelling and remedial engineering on high-profile projects. The role spans site characterisation, geohazard assessment and detailed design, with construction support and site supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a degree or MSc in Engineering Geology and has experience in rock slope design, ground investigation or

Qualifications

• Degree or MSc in Engineering Geology or related field.
• Experience in rock slope design or geotechnical design.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Hands-on, technical engineering geology experience.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full project lifecycle from site characterisation and geohazard assessment through to detailed design and construction support.
• Collaborate with the geotechnical design FEM team on numerical modelling for complex schemes.
• Site supervision and technical direction during construction.

Skills

Strong report writing

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering Geology

MSc in Engineering Geology

Tools

Plaxis

Job description

Engineering Geologist (Design) - Manchester

Engineering Geologist (Design) required for one of the UK's leading specialist engineering geology teams. This Engineering Geologist (Design) role offers genuine hands-on technical work across rock and soil slope stability, blasting design, numerical modelling and remedial engineering, working on some of the most complex and high profile ground engineering projects in the UK and overseas.

THE ROLE - ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST (DESIGN)

As Engineering Geologist (Design) you will work across the full project lifecycle, from site characterisation and geohazard assessment through to detailed design and construction support, working closely with the geotechnical design FEM team on numerical modelling for complex schemes. This is not a desk-based feasibility role. You will be involved in:

• Rock and soil slope stability assessment and design of remedial works
• Blasting and excavation design for rock cuttings
• Rock mass classification using RSHI and the NGI Q-system
• Numerical modelling (Plaxis, finite element and limit equilibrium analysis) for slope and foundation design
• Geohazard and landslide risk assessment using LiDAR and satellite terrain data
• Design of remedial measures including rock dowelling, sprayed concrete, soil nailing and netting
• Site supervision and technical direction during construction

RECENT PROJECTS

• Emergency embankment stabilisation for Network Rail following major landslides
• Engineering geological assessment on Ascension Island, covering landslides, rock slopes and tunnels
• Geotechnical design for a hotel development in Saudi Arabia built into a granite rock formation

WHAT WE OFFER

• A dedicated, well established engineering geology team with recognised experts in their field, working alongside a specialist geotechnical design FEM team
• Fast paced, dynamic projects, often seen through from start to finish
• Opportunities to undertake rope access work
• Strong team culture and genuine variety of technical work
• Competitive salary and benefits package

THE IDEAL ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST (DESIGN) WILL HAVE

• A degree or MSc in Engineering Geology, Geology or a related discipline
• Experience in rock slope design, ground investigation or geotechnical design
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• A genuine interest in hands-on, technical engineering geology work

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business