Geotechnical Asset Engineer (Hybrid) - Ground Risk

National Highways; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways seeks an Engineer to join the Geotechnical Asset Management Team in the Yorkshire and North East Operations Directorate. The role focuses on identifying asset needs, organising inspections, site visits, and developing feasibility studies for renewals and improvements.

Based in Wakefield or Darlington on a hybrid basis, you will compile documentation, manage data, consider buildability and costs, and drive value management while adhering to CDM and DM RB guidelines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology or equivalent discipline.
• Experience in geotechnical engineering/engineering geology.
• Knowledge of ground investigation techniques and procurement.
• Ability to prepare reports to CD 622 and BS EN 1997.
• Familiarity with DMRB and asset management decision making.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and safe working practices.
• Experience with GIS data management and geotechnical software.

Responsibilities

• Organise asset inspections and site visits.
• Manage data and documentation for asset renewal projects.
• Develop feasibility studies for renewals and improvements.
• Compile options for value management and cost considerations.
• Evaluate new techniques, materials and buildability.
• Support infrastructure design and asset management decisions.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Engineering geology

Ground investigation techniques

Procurement scoping

Geotechnical risk management

CD 622 reports

DMRB awareness

GIS software (QGIS/ArcGIS)

Data management

CDM Regulations

Education

Civil Engineering or Geology degree

Membership of a professional body (ICE, Geological Society, IOMMM)

Tools

QGIS / ArcGIS

Job description

National Highways seeks an Engineer to join the Geotechnical Asset Management Team in the Yorkshire and North East Operations Directorate. The role focuses on identifying asset needs, organising inspections, site visits, and developing feasibility studies for renewals and improvements.

Based in Wakefield or Darlington on a hybrid basis, you will compile documentation, manage data, consider buildability and costs, and drive value management while adhering to CDM and DM RB guidelines.