Geotechnical Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Geotechnical Design Engineer to lead design on major projects. You'll be responsible for producing detailed designs, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates are Chartered Engineers with a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and experience in design solutions for infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status is required.
• A degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is essential.
• Experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check detailed civil and structural designs.
• Oversee ground assessments and temporary works proposals.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Manage documentation to meet CDM, QHSE, and ISO standards.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Leadership and mentoring

Familiarity with NEC and JCT contracts

AutoCAD

Revit

Civils 3D

BIM workflows

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Geotechnical Design Engineer to lead the development of both temporary and permanent works on major civil engineering projects. This role offers a great mix of hands–on design, technical leadership, and team collaboration.

You'll work across tenders and live projects, producing practical and innovative solutions involving shoring, foundations, ground stability, and structural systems. You'll also play a key part in reviewing designs, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring quality, safety, and compliance.

What you'll be doing:

• Producing and checking detailed civil and structural designs

• Overseeing ground assessments and temporary works proposals

• Collaborating with clients, consultants, and internal teams

• Managing documentation to meet CDM, QHSE, and ISO standards

What we're looking for:

• Chartered Engineer

• A degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams

• Familiarity with NEC and JCT contracts

• Skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, Civils 3D, and BIM workflows

If you're ready to lead design on meaningful infrastructure schemes, get in touch ASAP.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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