Geotechnical Engineer for Data Centers & Infrastructure

Black & White Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complex Project Exposure

Technical Development

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Global Project Experience

Career Progression

Values-Driven Environment

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to contribute across projects from site evaluation to detailed design and construction support. You will advise on foundations, earthworks and ground improvement, collaborating with civil and multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on ground investigation interpretation, design recommendations and technical reporting to support data centre infrastructure and other critical projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent accreditation.
• Experience delivering geotechnical engineering services across building, infrastructure or construction projects.
• Ability to interpret ground investigation data and develop technically sound engineering recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assess the suitability of ground investigation scopes and recommend additional investigations.
• Review and interpret ground investigation data, laboratory results and geological information.
• Deliver geotechnical assessments and design recommendations for infrastructure projects.
• Identify geotechnical constraints and develop mitigation strategies for safe construction.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination

Education

Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Are you a Geotechnical Engineer looking to apply your expertise to some of the world's most technically demanding infrastructure projects?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering practical, reliable ground engineering solutions that support the successful development of critical infrastructure such as data centres.

As a Geotechnical Engineer at Black & White Engineering, you will contribute to projects from the earliest stages of site evaluation through to detailed design and construction support. Your work will help inform critical decisions around foundations, earthworks, retaining structures and ground-related risks, ensuring designs are both technically robust and commercially practical.

You will collaborate closely with civil, structural and multidisciplinary engineering teams while developing your expertise on high-profile projects where precision and quality matter.

What's in It For You

Complex Project Exposure - Work on technically challenging developments where geotechnical input directly influences the design, safety and performance of critical infrastructure projects.

Technical Development - Expand your expertise across site investigations, geotechnical assessments, foundation design and ground improvement solutions while solving a wide variety of engineering challenges.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration - Work alongside civil, structural, power systems, mechanical and electrical specialists, gaining valuable insight into how geotechnical engineering contributes to the wider design process.

Global Project Experience - Support projects across different regions, environments and ground conditions, building a broad understanding of international engineering practices and standards.

Career Progression - Develop your professional capability through increasing levels of responsibility, exposure to senior technical leaders and involvement in significant project decisions.

Values-Driven Environment - Join a business that values Accountability, Integrity, Simplicity and Supportiveness, where collaboration and technical excellence are at the centre of project delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assess the suitability of ground investigation scopes and recommend additional investigations where required.
• Review and interpret ground investigation data, laboratory testing results and geological information.
• Deliver geotechnical assessments and design recommendations to support infrastructure and building projects.
• Identify geotechnical constraints and risks and develop practical mitigation strategies to support safe and efficient construction and any opportunities relevant to project objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations for foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, slopes, excavations, and ground improvement solutions appropriate to project requirements and site conditions.
• Support value engineering initiatives by identifying practical and cost-effective geotechnical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, codes of practice, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with civil, structural and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project development and delivery.
• Produce high-quality technical reports, calculations and design documentation. Review calculations, reports, and design deliverables prepared by external consultants.
• Support construction activities through technical reviews, site visits and responses to geotechnical queries.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of geotechnical best practices and technical standards within the Civil and Structural engineering business unit.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles, ground behaviour and foundation design.
• Experience delivering geotechnical engineering services across building, infrastructure or construction projects.
• Ability to interpret ground investigation data and develop technically sound engineering recommendations.
• Experience producing clear technical reports, calculations and supporting documentation.
• Strong communication and coordination skills when working within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent professional accreditation).

Learning & Development

You will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions and investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

Company Overview

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White Engineering means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues while receiving the recognition you deserve.