Geotechnical Engineer

Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Designer to tackle challenging geotechnical design issues for major infrastructure projects in the UK. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of experience and a relevant degree, showcasing expertise in geotechnical analysis and design software. Responsibilities include developing designs, performing analyses, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and support towards professional chartership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Flexible and hybrid working options

Support towards Chartership

Ongoing technical training

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years’ experience in a geotechnical design role.
• Proven experience producing geotechnical calculations and design outputs.
• Strong understanding of UK ground conditions and engineering geology.

Responsibilities

• Develop geotechnical designs for foundations and retaining structures.
• Undertake geotechnical analysis and calculations.
• Prepare technical drawings and design deliverables.
• Work closely with engineers to integrate geotechnical design.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis and design

Technical writing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree (BSc or MSc) in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

PLAXIS

AutoCAD

Excel

GIS software

Job description

Overview

Join a specialist, growing consultancy where you\'ll lead real geotechnical design challenges, develop your expertise and work on major UK projects. About the Role We are recruiting a Geotechnical Designer to join a respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy supporting major UK infrastructure and civil engineering projects. This is a technically focused design role, working at the interface between geotechnical analysis, engineering design and construction delivery. You will play a key part in producing robust, buildable geotechnical designs and high-quality technical outputs for a range of challenging ground engineering schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and produce geotechnical designs for foundations, retaining structures, slopes, embankments and temporary works.
• Undertake geotechnical analysis and calculations to support detailed design and construction.
• Prepare technical drawings, sketches and design deliverables in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Interpret ground investigation data to inform design solutions and reduce project risk.
• Work closely with civil, structural and temporary works engineers to integrate geotechnical design into multidisciplinary projects.
• Support the preparation of design reports, technical notes and calculations.
• Assist with constructability reviews and provide design input during construction stages.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards, codes and industry best practice.

Technical Skills and Software Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience using some of the following:

• Geotechnical analysis and design software, such as:
• PLAXIS (2D/3D)
• Slope/W (GeoStudio)
• WALLAP / FREW
• GGU (Retain, Stability, Settle)
• Oasys Suite (Slope, Adsec, Wallap or similar)

• Engineering and design tools, including:
• AutoCAD or Civil 3D for geotechnical detailing
• Excel for calculations and technical spreadsheets
• GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS or QGIS) for ground data interpretation (desirable)

• Strong understanding of:
• UK ground conditions and engineering geology
• Soil mechanics and geotechnical design principles
• Eurocodes and relevant British Standards (e.g., BS 8002, BS EN 1997)
• Ground investigation data interpretation and its application to design

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree (BSc or MSc) in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline.
• Typically 3 to 6 years’ experience in a geotechnical design role within consultancy or contracting.
• Proven experience producing geotechnical calculations and design outputs.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working options (role dependent)
• Support towards Chartership (ICE/IStructE)
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile infrastructure projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment