Geotechnical Engineer

Ayesa Engineering - UK and Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday

Accident and illness cover

Development opportunities

CPD encouragement

Flexible working arrangements

Professional membership funding

Annual leave increases

Job summary

Ayesa Engineering - UK & Ireland is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join a project team delivering robust geotechnical designs for diverse sectors. You will ensure designs meet the client’s brief, are completed on time, and that construction works reflect the design intent.

The role requires a degree in geotechnical fields, chartered status or ongoing progression, and at least 2 years’ experience. Strong reporting, communication skills, and software proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant field and working towards chartered status
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in geotechnical works
• Adheres to Codes of Practice, Design Standards and Health and Safety Regulations
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues, building effective relationships
• Experience with report writing and presenting findings

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical designs that are robust, value-based and compliant with standards
• Ensure designs are delivered on time and meet the client brief
• Inspect construction work and ensure correct implementation of designs
• Monitor processes to comply with safety, legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
• Make appropriate judgments and exercise initiative
• Assist at tender stage of projects
• Manage projects in compliance with Ayesa Engineering's Integrated Management System (IMS)

Skills

Communication

Client relationships

CPD

Report writing

Geotechnical experience

Software proficiency

Rail project experience

Education

Degree in geotechnical or related field

Chartered status (or working towards)

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Ayesa Engineering is a global engineering consultancy with over 13,000 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME.

With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa Engineering has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.

Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles — offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.

Position

• Working as a member of a project team to deliver quality services to clients
• Ensures all geotechnical designs are in accordance with set standards and all recommendations are robust, value-based and commissionable
• Ensures that designs are delivered on time to our clients and that the design fulfills the client’s brief
• Inspects construction work and ensures that all aspects of design are correctly implemented
• Monitors processes and results and ensure that they comply with relevant safety, legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
• Ability to make appropriate judgments and decisions and exercise initiative
• Assisting at the tender stage of projects
• Management of projects in compliance with Ayesa engineering's Integrated Management System (IMS)

Requirements

• Can effectively communicate with clients, colleagues and outside agencies and build effective working relationships and always aiming to exceeding client expectations
• Degree qualified in a relevant field and achieved/working towards chartered status
• Adheres to all Codes of Practice, Design Standards and Health and Safety Regulations
• Represent and promote Ayesa in a professional manner and develop effective working relationships with clients and potential clients
• Is committed to Continued Professional Development
• Experience in the field of geotechnical works (minimum of 2 years’ experience)
• Has proven technical knowledge of specific subject areas pertaining to geotechnical works, i.e.Pile designs, retaining walls design, deep excavations, deep basements, tunneling, earthworks etc.)
• Proven ability to use relevant software
• Experienced & confident with report writing and presentation skills
• Experience working on rail projects would be desirable

This role attracts the following benefits package:

• Competitive holiday
• Accident and illness cover
• Development/progression opportunities
• Actively encourage CPD
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional membership funding
• Annual leave increases in line with service

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

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.