Geotechnical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A well-established consultancy is looking for a Geotechnical Design Engineer in Colchester. This permanent role offers a chance to work on diverse projects across ground-engineering and infrastructure. Key responsibilities include producing detailed geotechnical designs, collaborating with engineers, and contributing to reports. The ideal candidate has a strong background in soil mechanics and geotechnical software. Flexible and hybrid working options are available as part of the benefits package.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working

Flexible Working

Chartership Support

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in geotechnical design.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed geotechnical designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Undertake assessments and interpret site investigation data.
• Contribute to technical reports.
• Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines.
• Provide input on projects from feasibility to construction.

Skills

Geotechnical design experience

Soil mechanics knowledge

Ground modelling expertise

Foundation design knowledge

Tools

Industry-standard geotechnical software

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed geotechnical designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Undertake assessments and interpret site investigation data.
• Contribute to technical reports.
• Collaborate closely with engineers from other disciplines to ensure integrated and efficient design outcomes.
• Provide input on projects from feasibility through to construction.

Company Benefits

• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Working
• Chartership Support

Geotechnical Design Engineer, Candidate Requirements:

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

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