Geotechnical Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in York is looking for a Geotechnical Design Engineer. The role involves a variety of geotechnical design projects and provides opportunities for mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with senior professionals. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in geotechnical design. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Internal training and CPD opportunities

Bonus scheme

Healthy pension scheme

Clear internal career progression

Qualifications

• Experience within geotechnical design and ground investigations.
• Knowledge of slope stability and retaining wall design.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical design and analysis.
• Supervise ground investigation design.
• Perform slope stability assessments and reporting.
• Design retaining walls for temporary and permanent works.
• Conduct Phase 1 desk studies and prepare interpretative reports.
• Perform geotechnical risk assessments.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Geotechnical design and analysis

Ground investigation design and supervision

Slope stability assessments

Client liaison

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Geotechnical Design Engineer
Location: York
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)

A new opportunity has opened for a Geotechnical Design Engineer in York. You will have the chance to join a talented multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy specialising in geotechnical and environmental engineering. The successful Geotechnical Design Engineer will be working on a wide range of infrastructure and development projects, undertaking both office‑based geotechnical design and site‑based support work.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Internal training and CPD opportunities
• Bonus scheme
• Healthy pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Clear internal career progression

Responsibilities

• Geotechnical design and analysis
• Ground investigation design and supervision
• Slope stability assessments and reporting
• Retaining wall design (temporary and permanent works)
• Phase 1 desk studies and interpretative reports
• Geotechnical risk assessments
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal teams

You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, review their work, and share technical expertise, while continuing to develop your own skills through close collaboration with senior and principal engineers.

Requirements

• Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or Civil Engineering
• Experience within geotechnical design and ground investigations
• Knowledge of slope stability and retaining wall design
• Live within a commutable distance of the York office
• Full UK driving licence

Please call me on (phone number removed) or email your CV if you are interested in applying for the role of Geotechnical Design Engineer in York.