Geotechnical Engineer

PWE Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and technology organization is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical risk management on a major nuclear civil works programme. You will oversee ground investigations and provide technical oversight on critical designs. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience, a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, and holding chartered status is advantageous. This position offers competitive salary packages and pathways for career progression, embracing a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term, secure project pipeline

Funded professional development and memberships

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in geotechnical engineering on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong grounding in UK design standards and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Experience across concept, detailed design and construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical risk management across a major nuclear civil works programme.
• Define, review and endorse geotechnical requirements and assurance strategies.
• Oversee ground investigations, site trials and Digital Ground Model development.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Communication

Risk management

Ground investigations

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered status (CGeol or MICE)

Postgraduate qualification in geotechnics

Job description

Overview

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to play a pivotal role on a complex, nationally significant nuclear project. You will operate at the heart of major civil works, influencing design, managing geotechnical risk and ensuring the highest standards of safety and technical excellence. You will be trusted, empowered and supported by a collaborative engineering community that values integrity, curiosity and doing the right thing. If you are motivated by challenge, scale and long-term impact, this role offers genuine career depth and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical risk management across a major nuclear civil works programme
• Define, review and endorse geotechnical requirements and assurance strategies
• Oversee ground investigations, site trials and Digital Ground Model development
• Provide technical oversight of earthworks, ground improvement and stabilisation
• Support foundation, slope, retaining structure and cut-off wall design
• Manage groundwater control, dewatering and flood mitigation activities
• Advise on tunnelling, marine, jetty and offshore geotechnical works
• Assess ground movements near existing nuclear assets
• Review instrumentation, monitoring and interpretation of data
• Collaborate with designers, contractors, regulators and delivery teams

Qualifications & Requirements

• 10+ years experience in geotechnical engineering on major infrastructure projects
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered status (CGeol or MICE)
• Strong grounding in UK design standards and multidisciplinary interfaces
• Experience across concept, detailed design and construction phases
• Clear, confident communicator with technical authority
• Nuclear project exposure is desirable but not essential
• Postgraduate qualification in geotechnics or ground engineering is advantageous

What’s in it for you

• The nuclear sector offers unparalleled project longevity, technical challenge and career stability, with the chance to contribute to nationally critical infrastructure that will operate for generations. It is an industry defined by innovation, rigorous standards and long-term investment in people.
• Long-term, secure project pipeline
• Highly complex and technically rewarding work
• Clear pathways for career progression and professional recognition
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid, flexible and part-time working options
• Strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and inclusion
• Funded professional development and memberships

Company Overview

Our Client is a global engineering and technology organisation delivering solutions to some of the worlds most complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. They are recognised for their strong ethical values, collaborative culture and commitment to safety, wellbeing and inclusion. With a people-first mindset, Our Client invests heavily in professional growth and empowers employees to make a meaningful impact on projects that truly matter