Geotechnical CPS Engineer – On-Site HS2, Birmingham

Matchtech; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting a Geotechnical Engineer (Contract) to support a major HS2 route package in Birmingham. The role is a Construction Phase Support (CPS) on site, coordinating with the contractor and client to manage geotechnical issues and validate design assumptions.

You will review ITPs, witness testing, collect data, and prepare Geotechnical Feedback Reports, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring auditable site records.

Qualifications

• Geotechnical engineering experience in highways / major infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical design and CPS delivery.
• Confident with geotechnical data interpretation/analysis.
• Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving.
• Able to be on site in Birmingham 3+ days/week.
• Relevant engineering degree (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) and witness requirements coordination.
• Witness site inspections/testing and review construction records.
• Maintain auditable site observation reports and record reviews.
• Review/reply to site technical queries and NCRs.
• Support junior staff and provide technical input on I&M data and monitoring meetings.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

CPS delivery

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

On-site in Birmingham

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Matchtech is recruiting a Geotechnical Engineer (Contract) to support a major HS2 route package in Birmingham. The role is a Construction Phase Support (CPS) on site, coordinating with the contractor and client to manage geotechnical issues and validate design assumptions.

You will review ITPs, witness testing, collect data, and prepare Geotechnical Feedback Reports, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring auditable site records.