Geotechnical Associate

Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

25 days holidays + Bank holidays

Health Care

Pension Scheme

Subscriptions

Long-term career progression within an

an expanding consultancy

Job summary

Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd in Manchester is seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to lead a growing geotechnical design team. You will drive technical delivery, manage projects and build strong client relationships across infrastructure sectors.

You will lead ground investigations, advise on foundation design and stability, and mentor junior engineers while shaping the growth of the Manchester geotechnical practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering is required.
• Chartered or working towards chartership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver geotechnical design projects across infrastructure and construction sectors.
• Provide technical expertise in foundation design, slope stability, earthworks, retaining structures and ground improvement.
• Review and approve geotechnical interpretative reports, factual reports and technical design deliverables.
• Manage ground investigation subcontractors, including specification, procurement, supervision and quality control.
• Oversee ground investigation programmes, ensuring delivery within budgets and timescales.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to tenders and fee proposals.
• Support the growth of the Manchester geotechnical team through recruitment and mentoring.
• Manage project budgets, resources and commercial performance.
• Ensure designs comply with Eurocodes, UK standards and industry requirements.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Infrastructure experience

Ground investigation management

Client-facing

Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Our client is an established consultancy operating across the UK and internationally, delivering engineering and design solutions within the rail, highways, airports, ports and buildings sectors. Geotechnical engineering is a key area of strategic growth for the business, and this appointment offers the successful candidate the opportunity to shape and develop the service, influence technical delivery and contribute to the company's wider growth plans.

About the Role

Bridgewater Consultancy is recruiting for an experienced Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join a growing, multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious geotechnical professional looking to take the next step into a senior leadership position, with the opportunity to develop and lead a geotechnical design team. As an Associate Geotechnical Engineer, you will take responsibility for the technical and commercial development of the geotechnical design capability. The position combines hands‑on geotechnical design, project leadership, client relationship management and business development, alongside the opportunity to recruit, mentor and develop a growing team. You will work closely with senior management and other engineering disciplines, helping to establish a strong geotechnical presence in Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver geotechnical design projects across infrastructure and construction sectors.
• Provide technical expertise in foundation design, slope stability, earthworks, retaining structures and ground improvement.
• Review and approve geotechnical interpretative reports, factual reports and technical design deliverables.
• Manage ground investigation subcontractors, including specification, procurement, supervision and quality control.
• Oversee ground investigation programmes, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to tenders, bids and fee proposals.
• Support the growth of the Manchester geotechnical team through recruitment, mentoring and technical development.
• Manage project budgets, resources and commercial performance.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Eurocodes, UK standards and industry requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards chartership

Required Skills

• Significant experience in geotechnical design consultancy, ideally across UK infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of foundations, slope stability, retaining structures, earthworks and ground improvement.
• Experience managing ground investigation subcontractors and associated investigation programmes.
• Experience in client-facing roles, including business development or account management.
• Strong communication, leadership and commercial awareness.
• Technically capable, commercially aware geotechnical professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects and developing client relationships.
• You will ideally have experience working within a UK geotechnical design consultancy, with the confidence to lead technical delivery and contribute to the development of a growing business.

Preferred Skills

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), or actively working towards chartership, through ICE, the Geological Society or an equivalent institution.
• Experience working across multiple infrastructure sectors.
• Previous experience mentoring or managing engineering teams.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design consultancies.
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards and rail infrastructure projects.

Pay range and compensation package

• Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holidays + Bank holidays
• Health Care
• Pension Scheme
• Subscriptions
• Long-term career progression within an expanding consultancy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunities Bridgewater Consultancy welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting an inclusive recruitment process.