Geotechnical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking contractor as a Geotechnical Engineer and lead the design of complex civil and residential projects. This role offers structured training and chartership support, enabling you to make a significant impact while progressing toward leadership within the organization. You'll work on high-value projects, delivering innovative solutions and ensuring compliance with standards. If you're ambitious and ready to drive continuous improvement in safety and design, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in design across the construction sector.
• Relevant qualifications including a degree.

Responsibilities

• Design piled foundations and retaining walls using specialist software.
• Deliver geotechnical analysis and interpret GI data.

Skills

Geotechnical Analysis

Design of Piled Foundations

Ground Improvements

Client Liaison

Commercial Acumen

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Wallap

Plaxis 2D

Oasys

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Looking for a role where you can lead technically, shape designs, and genuinely influence how things get built from the ground up? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor as a Geotechnical Engineer, delivering high-value, technically complex civil and residential projects across the region.

You'll be joining an award-winning principal contractor with a strong industry reputation and a rapidly growing project pipeline. Following several major contract wins, they're looking for ambitious professionals to help drive their continued success. With structured training, chartership support, and genuine progression opportunities, you'll be in a prime position to make a lasting impact as a Geotechnical Engineer - in which you will take the next step toward becoming a future leader within the organisation.

Your role as Geotechnical Engineer will include

• Design piled foundations, ground improvements, and retaining walls using specialist software such as Wallap, Plaxis 2D, and Oasys.
• Deliver geotechnical analysis and interpret GI data to create robust, cost-effective solutions.
• Produce compliant design reports and support both tenders and live project delivery.
• Liaise with clients and site teams, ensuring accurate implementation and standards compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety and design.

The Ideal Geotechnical Engineer would have

• Design experience across the construction sector
• Relevant qualifications, including degree
• UK Drivers licence, with flexibility of travel
• Commercial acumen for project delivery

For immediate consideration, apply and call David Blissett on 020 3411 4199

Keywords: Geotechnical Engineer, Ground Engineering Specialist, Geotechnical Project Engineer, Civil Design Engineer, Structural, soil, Construction, Consultancy, Wallap, Plaxis 2D, Oasys, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, Birmingham, Liverpool, Newcastle

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