Geotechnical Design Engineer

PENGUIN RECRUITMENT LTD; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Hybrid work

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer in Nottingham to join an established engineering consultancy. You will work on a varied portfolio spanning built environment and infrastructure, delivering design from concept through to detailing.

The role requires a degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, experience in geotechnical design, and strong reporting skills. Hybrid working and a competitive salary are offered, with professional development support.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with geotechnical or civil engineering consultancy.
• Good understanding of geotechnical design principles.
• Experience with foundation design, retaining structures, earthworks or slope stability.
• Knowledge of relevant design software and engineering standards.
• Strong technical report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive approach to develop technical career.

Responsibilities

• Undertake geotechnical design for infrastructure and development projects.
• Carry out geotechnical calculations and analysis (foundations, retaining walls, slopes, earthworks).
• Interpret ground investigation data and prepare design recommendations.
• Produce technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and design team members.
• Support project delivery to programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Contribute to ground investigation specifications and reports reviews.
• Ensure designs comply with British Standards, Eurocodes and guidance.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Foundation design

Earthworks

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Geotechnical Design Engineer

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Design Engineer to join an established and growing engineering consultancy in Nottingham.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated geotechnical engineer looking to develop their technical expertise and work on a varied portfolio of projects across the built environment and infrastructure sectors.

You will work alongside an experienced team of geotechnical and civil engineers, contributing to the delivery of innovative and practical engineering solutions from initial concept through to detailed design.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake geotechnical design for a variety of infrastructure and development projects.
• Carry out geotechnical calculations and analysis, including foundations, retaining walls, slopes and earthworks.
• Interpret ground investigation data and prepare geotechnical design recommendations.
• Produce technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other members of the design team.
• Support the delivery of projects to programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Contribute to ground investigation specifications and review factual and interpretative reports.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and industry guidance.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a geotechnical or civil engineering consultancy.
• A good understanding of geotechnical design principles.
• Experience with foundation design, retaining structures, earthworks or slope stability.
• Knowledge of relevant design software and engineering standards.
• Strong technical report-writing and communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• A proactive approach and enthusiasm to develop your technical career.

Chartered status, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Support with professional development and chartership.
• Exposure to a varied and technically interesting project portfolio.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.