Geotechnical Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the engineering sector seeks a Geotechnical Engineer in London. The role, based in an office, requires around 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering. Key responsibilities include design and analysis of geotechnical embankments, piling and foundation design, and slope stability analysis. Candidates should have strong technical expertise and knowledge in various design software. This position emphasizes attention to detail and offers competitive salary and opportunities in the rail sector and beyond.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of foundation, slope, and retaining wall design is necessary.
• Experience with earthworks, embankments, and piling methods is important.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze geotechnical embankments and earthworks.
• Conduct piling and foundation design.
• Carry out slope stability analysis.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Design and analysis

Foundation design

Slope stability analysis

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
• Office-based, full-time (5 days per week)

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.