Geotechnical Engineer

Ayesa Engineering - UK and Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; 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 in line with 2+

Job summary

Ayesa Engineering is seeking a geotechnical engineer for the UK & Ireland team in Manchester to contribute to a variety of projects. You will work as part of a project team delivering quality geotechnical services and ensuring designs meet client briefs.

Requirements include a degree in a relevant field with chartered status in progress, 2+ years in geotechnical works, strong communication, and proficiency with geotechnical software. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant field and working towards chartered status.
• Excellent communication with clients, colleagues and agencies.
• Adheres to Codes of Practice, Design Standards and Health & Safety.
• Committed to Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in geotechnical works.
• Knowledge of pile designs, retaining walls, deep excavations, tunneling, earthworks.
• Proficient with geotechnical software.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Rail project experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical designs that meet standards and client brief.
• Ensure designs are delivered on time and robust.
• Inspect construction work to ensure design is implemented.
• Monitor processes for safety, legal and regulatory compliance.
• Assist at tender stage of projects.
• Manage projects in compliance with IMS.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

CPD oriented

Teamwork

Education

Degree in relevant field

Chartered status in progress

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.