Geotechnical Designer – Site Representative

Airswift; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is recruiting a Geotechnical Designer - Site Representative for a 12-month renewable contract on-site in North Wales, supporting a live construction project within a global EPC contractor portfolio for energy transition.

You will provide site-based geotechnical support, focusing on earthworks, piles and foundations, act as the on-site design authority, review queries and advise on mitigating ground risks to keep construction on track.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology.
• Strong site-based geotechnical experience on construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as on-site geotechnical design authority and support daily construction.
• Provide guidance on ground conditions, earthworks, piling and shallow foundations.
• Review contractor RFIs and unexpected ground conditions and respond with solutions.

Skills

On-site GTech authority

Geotechnical advice

RFI reviews

Design changes

UK standards EC7/BS5930

Stakeholder comms

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Geotech Eng or Eng Geol

Job description

Job Title: Geotechnical Designer - Site Representative

Duration: 12 months' renewable

Schedule: Full-time (Monday-Friday)

Location: North Wales, Flintshire (On-site)

This opportunity is with a global EPC contractor supporting the energy transition across the full asset lifecycle and next-generation project delivery. The role will provide site-based geotechnical support on a live construction project, with a strong focus on earthworks, piled foundations, shallow foundations, and geotechnical design support during construction. This position offers the chance to play a key technical role in resolving ground-related challenges, supporting construction progress, and helping ensure work aligns with approved design standards.

Required Education:

• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology

Required Experience:

• Strong experience providing site-based geotechnical support on construction projects
• Experience in earthworks, piles, and shallow foundations
• Experience supporting piled foundation construction on live projects
• Experience reviewing and supporting pile installation, trial piling, and pile testing
• Experience undertaking site inspections and confirming formation and founding conditions for shallow foundations and earthworks

Required Skills:

• Ability to act as the on-site geotechnical design authority and support day-to-day construction activities
• Ability to provide technical advice on ground conditions, earthworks, piling, and shallow foundations
• Ability to review and respond to technical queries, contractor RFIs, and unforeseen ground conditions
• Ability to advise on design changes, mitigation measures, and geotechnical risk during construction
• Good working knowledge of UK standards including Eurocode 7 and BS 5930
• Clear communication with contractors and design teams
• Confident independent working and a pragmatic, construction-focused approach to problem solving

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience of piled retaining wall construction
• Chartered status

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.