Geotechnical Design Engineer – Rail & Energy, Hybrid

Matchtech; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer to deliver geotechnical design for major rail and energy projects across the UK. You will contribute to ground investigation planning, design analyses, and technical reporting within a collaborative team.

The role offers exposure to challenging schemes across infrastructure sectors, with a pathway toward senior or chartered status and a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical/Cesil Engineering or related field.
• Experience delivering geotechnical design in consultancy or contractor environments.
• Proficiency with geotechnical design software (PLAXIS, Slope/W, Wallap, Oasys).
• Strong understanding of UK geotechnical standards and design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical design for rail and energy projects including foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, slopes and ground improvement solutions.
• Prepare geotechnical calculations, design reports, risk assessments and design certificates.
• Support ground investigation scoping, supervision, interpretation, and report production.
• Collaborate with civil, structural and electrical teams to integrate geotechnical solutions into broader designs.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocode 7, Network Rail standards, CDM, and internal QA processes.
• Provide input during feasibility, optioneering and value engineering stages.
• Engage with clients, contractors and stakeholders to support project delivery and resolve technical queries.

Skills

Geotechnical design

UK standards

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Geotechnical/Civil Engineering degree

Tools

PLAXIS

Slope/W

Wallap

Oasys

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer to deliver geotechnical design for major rail and energy projects across the UK. You will contribute to ground investigation planning, design analyses, and technical reporting within a collaborative team.

The role offers exposure to challenging schemes across infrastructure sectors, with a pathway toward senior or chartered status and a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.