Geotechnical Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Colchester seeks a talented Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their team. The role involves producing geotechnical designs, calculations, and reports while collaborating across disciplines. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in soil mechanics and geotechnical software. This opportunity offers a supportive environment for professional growth with benefits such as enhanced pension and hybrid working arrangements. Interested candidates can contact the hiring manager for inquiries.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working

Flexible Working

Chartership Support

Clear Progression Path

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Must have full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed geotechnical designs and specifications.
• Interpret site investigation data and contribute to technical reports.
• Collaborate with engineers of various disciplines.

Skills

Geotechnical design experience

Understanding of soil mechanics

Ground modelling

Foundation design

Experience with geotechnical software

Job description

Overview

Geotechnical Design Engineer – Permanent – Colchester – £32,000 to £40,000 per Annum

An exciting opportunity for a skilled Geotechnical Design Engineer to join a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy on a permanent basis. This role offers the chance to become a key part of a growing technical team working across a wide variety of ground-engineering, infrastructure and development projects throughout the UK.

As a Geotechnical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing detailed geotechnical designs, calculations and specifications, undertaking assessments, interpreting site investigation data and contributing to technical reports. The position also provides opportunities to collaborate closely with engineers from other disciplines, ensuring integrated and efficient design outcomes.

The successful Geotechnical Design Engineer will have a solid understanding of soil mechanics, ground modelling and foundation design, along with experience using industry-standard geotechnical software.

This permanent role would suit a Geotechnical Design Engineer who enjoys both technical detail and practical problem-solving, and who is keen to develop professionally within a supportive environment. You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects at all stages, from feasibility through to construction, giving you broad exposure across the ground-engineering sector.

Benefits

• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Working
• Chartership Support
• Clear Progression Path

Geotechnical Design Engineer – Candidate Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Geotechnical design experience
• Full Right to Work in the UK

Interested in this or other roles, please contact William Lisle at [e-mail] or call 01792 963135. We have many more vacancies available on our website.