Geotechnical Engineer

Randstad CPE; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for a 12-week contract on a new reservoir project in the Chatteris area. The role involves site investigations, designing foundations, and collaborating with engineers. Ideal candidates should have experience in heavy civils projects and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive pay and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably on heavy civils or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical software and design principles.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations and ground-risk assessments.
• Design foundations, earthworks, and retaining structures.
• Perform slope stability analysis and remediation.
• Produce technical reports and specifications.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Geotechnical software

Design principles

Site investigations

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer - New Reservoir Project (Chatteris Area)

Are you a Geotechnical Engineer looking for your next contract? We have a fantastic opportunity for a freelance professional to join a dynamic team working on a new, large-scale reservoir project in the Chatteris area. This is a 12-week contract to support the crucial pre-enabling works.

The Role

As a Geotechnical Engineer on this project, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

Site investigations and ground-risk assessments.

Designing foundations, earthworks, and retaining structures.

Slope stability analysis and remediation.

Producing technical reports and specifications.

Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and contractors.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven experience in a similar role, preferably on heavy civils or infrastructure projects.

Strong knowledge of geotechnical software and design principles.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

A proactive and safety-conscious approach to work.

What We Offer

A 12-week freelance contract with negotiable pay, dependent on experience.

The chance to work on a landmark project that will have a lasting impact.

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are a driven Geotechnical Engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality work on complex projects, we would love to hear from you.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Job Info

Job Title:

Geotechnical Engineer

Company:

Location:

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Posted:

Aug 1st 2025

Closes:

Sep 1st 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Contract

Hours:

Full Time

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