Geotechnical Design Engineer in York)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in York is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer. This role offers the chance to work on various infrastructure projects, providing both office-based design and site support. Candidates should have a degree in relevant fields and experience in geotechnical design, as well as a full UK driving licence. Benefits include a competitive salary, internal training, hybrid working, and clear career progression opportunities.

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.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Geotechnical design and analysis for various projects.
• Supervise ground investigations and reporting.
• Design and assess retaining walls for temporary and permanent works.

Skills

Geotechnical design and analysis

Ground investigation design

Slope stability assessments

Client liaison

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