Geotechnical Engineer

EDF Energy; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Energy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support major civil activities on the Sizewell C project in a hybrid role based at Aztec West, Bristol, with travel to Sizewell C. You will work within the civil discipline, delivering geotechnical solutions for safe construction of low-carbon energy infrastructure.

The role focuses on excavation, foundation and backfilling expertise, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and an emphasis on risk management and technical reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil or geotechnical engineering for complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting excavation, earthworks, foundation or backfilling activities.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and their construction applications.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to review technical information and contribute engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical engineering activities across the Sizewell C programme.
• Assist with excavation, foundation and backfilling works.
• Review technical documentation, specifications and deliverables.
• Contribute to Main Excavation Backfill scope and related construction activities.
• Support technical discussions and multidisciplinary reviews.
• Help identify and manage geotechnical risks during project delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support safe construction outcomes.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Civil engineering

Earthworks

Excavation

Backfilling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Technical review

Job description

About the Role

Ready to build on your geotechnical engineering expertise on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects?

Looking for a role where your work directly supports the safe delivery of critical nuclear construction?

At EDF, Success is Personal. This is your opportunity to develop your career while making a meaningful contribution to one of the UK's most significant low-carbon infrastructure programmes.

The Opportunity

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you'll play an important role in supporting major civil engineering activities at Sizewell C. Working within the civil discipline and embedded in the Sizewell C organisation, you'll help deliver critical geotechnical solutions that support safe and effective construction.

You'll contribute to activities like excavation works, foundation construction and backfilling operations that are essential to the successful delivery of a new generation of low-carbon energy infrastructure, helping support the transition towards An Electric Britain.

EDF EPR Engineering UK delivers the design for nuclear island buildings, systems and equipment for Hinkley Point C and similar projects. Working as part of an integrated team, EPR Engineering supports construction and commissioning while preparing design replication feasibility and related engineering activities.

This hybrid role is based at Aztec West in #Bristol, with a minimum of three days per week in the office and occasional travel to #SizewellC to support project activities and stakeholder collaboration.

Who You Are

We're looking for a Geotechnical Engineer with experience supporting civil or geotechnical engineering activities on complex infrastructure or construction projects.

You will have:

• Experience working within a civil or geotechnical engineering discipline
• Experience supporting excavation, earthworks, foundation or backfilling activities
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and their application within construction projects
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• The ability to review technical information and contribute to engineering solutions

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting geotechnical engineering activities across the Sizewell C programme
• Assisting with excavation, foundation and backfilling works
• Reviewing technical documentation, specifications and engineering deliverables
• Contributing to the Main Excavation Backfill scope and related construction activities
• Supporting technical discussions and multidisciplinary engineering reviews
• Helping identify and manage geotechnical risks throughout project delivery
• Collaborating with project stakeholders to support safe and effective construction outcomes

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a competitive salary, potential for an annual bonus and a market-leading pension scheme, you'll have access to a range of flexible benefits. These include electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, technology vouchers, experience days and more.

At EDF, we believe there are many ways to succeed. That's why we empower our people to build careers that work for them. Here, Success is Personal - it's your journey, powered by us.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we'll be happy to support you.

Join us and find your success at EDF.
Closing date for applications is Friday 30th October 2026

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