Geotechnical Engineer: Ground Investigation & Design

M-EC Consulting Development Engineers; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

EAP

Professional membership

Flexible working

Salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

MEC Consulting Group Ltd is hiring a Geotechnical Engineer to join the growing team. The role can be based in Birmingham, Nottingham or Leicester, delivering geotechnical support for development sites across the UK.

You will design foundations, perform site investigations, and prepare reports for diverse clients. The successful candidate will have a minimum 3 years of geotechnical experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to CPD.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering with relevant post‑graduate study.
• Minimum 3 years proven geotechnical site investigation and reporting experience.
• Professional membership or working towards with The Geological Society or ICE.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects across residential, commercial, and public sector developments to company standards.
• Design and analyse shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, slopes, and ground improvement schemes.
• Undertake desk studies, ground investigations, verification reporting, and geotechnical design work.
• Produce technical outputs including reports, drawings, models, and calculations within deadlines and budgets.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, and NHBC to ensure project progression.

Skills

Geotechnical site investigation

Technical reporting

Client communication

CPD commitment

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Masters in geotechnical engineering (preferred)

Tools

Ground investigation equipment

Soil testing methods

Job description

MEC Consulting Group Ltd is hiring a Geotechnical Engineer to join the growing team. The role can be based in Birmingham, Nottingham or Leicester, delivering geotechnical support for development sites across the UK.

You will design foundations, perform site investigations, and prepare reports for diverse clients. The successful candidate will have a minimum 3 years of geotechnical experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to CPD.