Geotechnical Engineer – HS2 CPS (Hybrid)

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Flexible benefits

Two paid charity days

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support the HS2 route. You will work in a multidisciplinary team delivering ground investigations, design reports and field support across construction phases.

You will review plans, manage earthworks data, mentor junior staff and contribute to geotechnical feedback reports, while pursuing Chartered status. Hybrid working with office visits available.

Qualifications

• Degree in ground engineering or related field; MSc/MEng preferred.
• Willing to work towards Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Geologist (CGeol).
• Experience with ground investigations or geotechnical design is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project outcomes on time, within budget, and to client requirements with robust design solutions.
• Review inspection plans, attend site inspections, and review construction records.
• Provide technical support on site queries and non-conformance reports following assurance processes.
• Review contractor monitoring data and develop mitigation measures when needed.
• Manage earthworks and geotechnical data logging; conduct geological inspections and mapping.
• Contribute to Geotechnical Feedback Reports and support junior colleagues.
• Produce ground investigation and geotechnical design reports per EC7.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Education

BEng/BSc in geotechnical/civil/engineering geology

MSc/MEng or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

OpenGround

QGIS

Leapfrog

Slope

Wallap

Repute

Piglet

PDISP

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support the HS2 route. You will work in a multidisciplinary team delivering ground investigations, design reports and field support across construction phases.

You will review plans, manage earthworks data, mentor junior staff and contribute to geotechnical feedback reports, while pursuing Chartered status. Hybrid working with office visits available.