Geotechnical Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Leeds seeks a Geotechnical Design Engineer to lead designs and mentor junior engineers. The successful candidate will work on diverse projects in transportation, energy, and development, offering excellent professional development opportunities. This role requires a degree in Civil Engineering or Geology, relevant experience, and a full UK driving licence. A competitive salary and benefits like holidays and a pension scheme are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday benefits

Pension scheme

Internal training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience required.
• Full UK driving licence is necessary.
• Ability to lead project teams and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design and analysis.
• Provide technical oversight and design approval.
• Manage project teams and budgets.
• Contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Technical design skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

Job description

Geotechnical Design Engineer | Leeds | £35,000 - £45,000

Are you a Geotechnical Design Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity? A talented and growing team in Leeds are looking to recruit a new member to support their expanding workload. You will have the opportunity to join a specialised geotechnical and environmental consultancy with a large presence across the UK.

Your main responsibilities as the Geotechnical Design Engineer will include leading geotechnical design and analysis, providing technical oversight and design approval, managing project teams and budgets, mentoring junior engineers, and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. You will also contribute to business development activities and support wider managerial strategies.

In addition to the core responsibilities, this role offers the chance to work closely with industry experts across a wide range of sectors, including transportation, renewable energy, and environmental development. The company actively encourages continuous professional development and fully supports staff working towards chartership, making this an excellent long-term career opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure and development projects across the country.

Essential criteria:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology with relevant industry experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong leadership and technical design skills
• Live within a commutable distance of the Leeds office

Company benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Holiday benefits
• Pension scheme
• Internal training and professional development opportunities