Geotechnical Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in York is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer to work on diverse infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will engage in geotechnical design, ground investigations, and mentor junior engineers. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including hybrid working, training opportunities, and clear career progression. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in geotechnical work. A full driving licence is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Internal training and CPD opportunities

Bonus scheme

Healthy pension scheme

Hybrid working

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

• Geotechnical design and analysis for various projects.
• Supervise ground investigation designs.
• Conduct slope stability assessments and reporting.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Ground investigation

Slope stability assessment

Retaining wall design

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.

Qualifications

• 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 01792 957389 or email your CV if you are interested in applying for the role of Geotechnical Design Engineer in York.