Geotechnical Design Engineer

ONLi Group Ltd; Henfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Henfield is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer who will be pivotal in developing and implementing ground engineering solutions. You will contribute to designing geotechnical solutions, collaborating with structural engineers, and managing site investigations. The ideal candidate has a degree in geotechnics or related fields, along with a passion for geotechnics. Opportunities for recent graduates are available, and you will play a significant role in business growth and project management.

Qualifications

• 18 months of geotechnical design experience preferred, raw graduates with passion considered.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced subcontracting environment.
• Strong technical writing and numerical modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop geotechnical solutions for clients.
• Collaborate with structural engineers for foundation solutions.
• Assess site conditions including ground contaminants.
• Prepare calculations, reports, and check drawings.
• Develop site investigation briefs.
• Assist with site investigations.
• Visit sites as required.
• Support senior engineers.

Skills

Geotechnical design experience

Technical writing skills

Numerical modeling skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

Degree in geotechnics or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join their team. As a key member of our clients team geotechnical department, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing ground engineering solutions for their clients. You will also have the opportunity to grow a design team and really progress with the business into management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop geotechnical solutions for clients including foundation design and pile design.
• Collaborate with structural engineers to achieve cost-effective foundation solutions based on site‑specific ground conditions.
• Assess site conditions, including ground contaminants and potential for heave.
• Prepare calculations, written reports, and check drawings.
• Develop site investigation briefs to meet design requirements.
• Assist with appointing and carrying out site investigations relevant to proposals.
• Visit sites as required.
• Support senior engineers.

Person Specification

• 18 months of geotechnical design experience preferred, but a raw graduate with a passion for geotechnics will be considered.
• Degree or higher in geotechnics or a related field.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced subcontracting environment.
• Strong technical writing and numerical modeling skills.
• Critical thinking skills and a passion for customer satisfaction.