Geotechnical Design Engineer — PLAXIS & Site Work

Waterman Group

Greater London

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Waterman Group in London is seeking a motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join our London-based geotechnical team. The role involves site work in St Albans a day or so a week and supports UK infrastructure, building and civil projects with geotechnical calculations and numerical analyses.

You will work with senior engineers to develop practical design solutions, interpret ground investigation data, prepare technical reports and contribute to project delivery while developing your technical and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Typically 2–5 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
Basic experience using PLAXIS 2D and/or 3D for geotechnical numerical modelling.
Good understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical principles.
Experience in geotechnical design calculations and technical reporting.
Familiarity with UK geotechnical design standards, including Eurocode 7.
Relevant experience working on UK geotechnical or civil engineering projects.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to undertake occasional site visits.
Experience preparing GI specifications, interpretative reports or geotechnical design reports.

Responsibilities

Undertake geotechnical design calculations and assessments for foundations, retaining structures, excavations, slopes and earthworks.
Develop and undertake numerical modelling using PLAXIS 2D and/or PLAXIS 3D, including soil constitutive models, ground conditions, construction stages and loading scenarios.
Interpret modelling outputs, including ground movements, settlements, stresses, structural forces and factors of safety.
Assist in evaluating soil–structure interaction and developing appropriate design recommendations.
Prepare calculation notes, modelling summaries and technical design reports.
Review ground investigation data, including borehole logs, laboratory testing and in-situ test results.
Assist in developing ground models and selecting representative geotechnical design parameters.
Contribute to the preparation and review of Ground Investigation Reports (GIRs) and Geotechnical Design Reports (GDRs).
Support the preparation of ground investigation specifications and schedules of geotechnical testing.
Assist with earthworks design, including slope stability, settlement assessments and ground improvement solutions.
Support the preparation of earthworks specifications and technical documentation.
Review ground conditions and assess geotechnical risks associated with construction activities.
Attend project sites and provide geotechnical engineering support during ground investigation, earthworks and construction activities.
Undertake site inspections to assess ground conditions, construction progress and compliance with geotechnical design requirements.
Provide on-site technical advice and support to contractors and project teams in resolving geotechnical issues.
Supervise or monitor ground investigation activities, including borehole drilling, trial pits, in-situ testing and sampling, as required.
Assist with earthworks inspections, formation assessments, ground improvement verification and geotechnical testing.
Review site investigation findings and construction observations.
Prepare site inspection records, technical notes and recommendations.
Liaise with contractors, clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams to support effective project delivery.
Be willing and available to undertake regular site attendance.