Geotechnical Engineer

Ayesa; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday

Accident and illness cover

Development/progression opportunities

Actively encourage CPD

Flexible working arrangements

Professional membership funding

Annual leave increases

Job summary

Ayesa Group is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Rail/Bridges division in Manchester.

You will work in a project team delivering geotechnical services to clients, ensuring designs meet standards, are robust and deliver on time.

The role requires a degree in a related field, with at least two years of geotechnical experience; rail project exposure is desirable; CPD encouraged.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field and pursuing/holding chartered status.
• Experience in geotechnical works (minimum 2 years).
• Knowledge of pile designs, retaining walls, deep excavations, tunneling and earthworks.
• Ability to communicate with clients and teams; report writing and presentations.
• Experience on rail projects desirable.
• Adherence to Codes of Practice and Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a project team to deliver services to clients.
• Ensure geotechnical designs meet standards and are robust and value-based.
• Ensure designs are delivered on time and fit the client brief.
• Inspect construction work to ensure correct implementation.
• Monitor processes for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assist at tender stage of projects.
• Manage projects in line with IMS.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Report writing

Presentation skills

Rail experience

Education

Degree in geotechnical engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Company Ayesa Location Manchester, United Kingdom Functional Area Major Projects - Rail

Company Description

Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer

Division: Rail/Bridges

Location:Manchester UK

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

Other information

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.