Engineering Geologist (Design)

Calibre Search; Salford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Job summary

Calibre Search are seeking an Engineering Geologist (Design) to work on challenging projects in Manchester. You will contribute to site characterisation, geohazard assessment and detailed design across the full project lifecycle, collaborating with the FEM team on numerical modelling.

The role focuses on hands-on engineering geology, rock slope design, remedial works and construction support, with opportunities to work on high-profile schemes and travel for site work where needed.

Qualifications

• Degree required in Engineering Geology or Geology with emphasis on rock mechanics.
• Experience in rock slope design, ground investigation or geotechnical design.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Hands-on, practical engineering geology experience is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Rock slope design

Ground investigation

Geotechnical design

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

MSc in Engineering Geology

Geology degree

Tools

Plaxis

Finite element analysis

Job description

Engineering Geologist (Design) - Manchester

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 workStrong 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

If you are an Engineering Geologist looking for a design-focused role with real technical depth and variety.

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