Engineering Geologist (Design) – Slope & Ground Risk

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

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.