Geotechnical Design Engineer - Rail in Doncaster

Energy Jobline CVL; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer for a contract role in Doncaster. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in geotechnical design, specifically in foundation and piling design, and proficiency in GEO5. This role offers a competitive daily rate and a chance to work on HS2 projects with a dynamic design team.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of post-graduate experience in geotechnical or civil design.
• Proficiency in GEO5 (or similar geotechnical software).
• Experience with foundation design, piling, and retaining structures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake geotechnical design work including foundation design and piling design.
• Use GEO5 to produce design calculations and technical reports.
• Collaborate with civil and structural teams on design solutions.

Skills

Foundation design

Piling design

Geotechnical design

Problem-solving

Collaborative work

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

GEO5

Job description

Overview

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Role and Location

Are you a geotechnical design engineer with experience of working on rail infrastructure projects? Are you looking for a new contract position?

Location: Doncaster (3 days in office, 2 from home) - potential to be based in Manchester as well

Rate: £350-£400 day (subject to IR35 assessment)

Contract: Initial 6 months with likely extensions

About the role

We\'re looking for a geotechnical design engineer with a strong background in to join a leading rail contractor to work on HS2. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical design work and wants to progress into a long-term position with a growing design team.

You'll play a key role in developing geotechnical design solutions for a range of projects - from foundations and retaining walls to piling and ground improvement. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary design team and be supported by senior engineers and project leads, gaining exposure to a variety of complex and rewarding projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake geotechnical design work including foundation design, piling design, retaining structures, and slope stability assessments.
• Use GEO5 and other industry-standard software to produce design calculations and technical reports.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and project teams to deliver fully integrated design solutions.
• Support the preparation of design submissions, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and provide geotechnical input to multidisciplinary meetings.
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimation, and risk assessments related to ground engineering.

About You

We\'re looking for someone proactive, detail-oriented, and technically strong - a self-starter who enjoys problem-solving and working in a collaborative environment.

Essential

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (MSc but not essential).
• At least 4 years of post-graduate experience in geotechnical or civil design.
• Experience with foundation design, piling, and retaining structures.
• Proficiency in GEO5 (or similar geotechnical software).

Desirable

• Familiarity with rail infrastructure or major civil projects (not essential if geotechnical expertise is strong).
• Experience producing design deliverables to industry standards (e.g. Eurocodes, BS codes)

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