Geotechnical Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join its South Manchester Geo team. The role blends office work, UK-wide site visits and hybrid working, supporting a range of sectors including commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare and infrastructure.

You will contribute to ground investigation, interpretation, and geotechnical reporting, with exposure to ground risk assessments and remediation planning.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in geotechnical principles and consultancy experience.
• Experience with ground investigation and interpretation.
• Experience with geo-environmental work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing existing ground investigation and geotechnical information.
• Designing and specifying site investigations.
• Producing geotechnical interpretative reports and specifications.
• Providing technical advice to project teams.
• Supervising large-scale earthworks projects.
• Carrying out assessments relating to foundations, earthworks, slope stability and settlement.
• Working on ground improvement, mineral workings and natural cavity-related projects.

Skills

Foundations & earthworks

Slope stability

Settlement assessments

Ground improvement

Mineral workings

Natural cavities

Ground investigation & interpretation

Tools

AutoCAD

Rocscience (Slide2/Settle3)

Oasys (pDisp)

Job description

Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: South Manchester | Hybrid Working
Type: Permanent, Full Time

I'm working with a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy who are looking to add an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to their expanding Geo team in South Manchester.

The business works across a varied range of sectors including commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare and infrastructure, with the Geo team working closely alongside their Civil and Structural Engineering teams.
The role offers a good mix of office-based work, UK-wide site visits and some flexibility to work from home.

The Role

You’ll be involved across a range of geotechnical projects, with responsibilities including:

• Reviewing existing ground investigation and geotechnical information
• Designing and specifying site investigations
• Producing geotechnical interpretative reports and specifications
• Providing technical advice to project teams
• Supervising large-scale earthworks projects
• Carrying out assessments relating to foundations, earthworks, slope stability and settlement
• Working on ground improvement, mineral workings and natural cavity-related projects

There is also the opportunity to gain exposure to geo-environmental work, including ground risk assessments, laboratory testing strategies and remediation recommendations.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer with a solid grounding in geotechnical principles and consultancy experience.

Ideally, you'll have experience with:

• Foundations and earthworks
• Slope stability and settlement assessments
• Ground improvement
• Mineral workings and natural cavities
• Ground investigation and interpretation

Experience with AutoCAD, Rocscience (Slide2/Settle3) or Oasys (pDisp) would be useful, although not essential.
You’ll also need strong communication skills, a proactive approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Opportunity

This is a good opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you’ll have the chance to work on a varied project portfolio, collaborate closely with Civil and Structural Engineers and continue developing your technical experience.
The business places a strong emphasis on technical development, collaboration and progression, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as the team continues to grow.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.