Geotechnical CPS Engineer — Onsite in Birmingham

Matchtech; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer (Contract) to support a major HS2 route package in Birmingham. The role is Geotechnical Construction Phase Support (CPS), co-located with the project team, addressing live geotechnical issues and validating design assumptions.

Responsibilities include reviewing ITPs, witnessing site inspections, handling FCRs/NCRs, data interpretation, and reporting on-site 3+ days per week in Birmingham. A relevant engineering degree is required.

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

• Review ITPs and witness requirements for contractor testing/inspections.
• Witness site inspections/testing and review samples of construction records.
• Maintain auditable site observation reports and record reviews.
• Review/respond to site technical queries for FCRs.
• Follow internal assurance processes for design changes.
• Flag when external assurance is required for changes.
• Respond to NCRs or coordinate design team support.
• Flag when external assurance is required for NCR solutions.
• Analyse/interpret monitoring data and provide technical input.
• Attend regular monitoring meetings.
• Provide mitigation recommendations for trigger breaches/unexpected trends.
• Slope geological inspections/mapping (cuts, bulk excavations).
• Formation inspections for multiple structure types.
• Support production/checking of feedback reports.
• Support junior staff as required.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

On-site

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer (Contract) to support a major HS2 route package in Birmingham. The role is Geotechnical Construction Phase Support (CPS), co-located with the project team, addressing live geotechnical issues and validating design assumptions.

Responsibilities include reviewing ITPs, witnessing site inspections, handling FCRs/NCRs, data interpretation, and reporting on-site 3+ days per week in Birmingham. A relevant engineering degree is required.