Geotechnical Engineer

Advance TRS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join their busy office. The successful candidate will work on diverse engineering projects with a focus on geotechnical design. Responsibilities include designing embankments, analyzing site conditions, and contributing to geotechnical deliverables. Candidates with around 5 years of experience in the field are encouraged to apply. A competitive salary reflects the critical nature of this role in an expanding team.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience, lesser experience may be considered for strong design achievements.
• Strong knowledge of foundation, slope, and retaining wall design.
• Ability to interpret and manage site investigation data.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze geotechnical embankments and earthworks.
• Contribute to detailed geotechnical design deliverables.
• Manage site investigation data.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering experience

Foundation design

Slope stability analysis

Piling methods

Tools

Plaxis

Geo5

AutoCAD

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: London (Office-based, 5 days per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000-£42,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer with approximately 5 years' experience to join a busy London office. The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects, predominantly in the rail sector, though experience in other markets will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of geotechnical embankments and earthworks
• Piling and foundation design
• Retaining wall design
• Slope stability analysis
• Ground investigation design and reporting
• Site investigation assessment and interpretation
• Contributing to detailed geotechnical design deliverables

Candidate Requirements

• Around 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience (candidates with less experience may be considered if they have strong, demonstrable design achievements)
• Strong knowledge of foundation, slope, and retaining wall design
• Experience with earthworks, embankments, and piling methods
• Ability to interpret and manage site investigation data

Skills & Software (desirable)

• Plaxis, Geo5, AutoCAD or similar geotechnical/design software
• Experience producing design reports and technical documentation

Additional Information

This is a hands‑on design role requiring strong technical expertise and attention to detail. The client is open to considering candidates from a variety of project backgrounds beyond rail if they demonstrate strong design experience.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil/Structural Engineering design market, please contact Calum French on LinkedIn

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status