Geotechnical Engineer – Hybrid, Asset Renewal & Feasibility

National Highways; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Asset Management division in the Yorkshire and North East Operations Directorate. You will organize inspections, visit sites, manage data and develop feasibility studies for renewals and improvements.

The role can be based from Wakefield or Darlington on a hybrid basis. You will drive related activities, prepare CD622 reports, and contribute to forward works programmes while applying DM RB, GIS and geotechnical packages.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering / Geology or similar discipline.
• Membership of a professional body (ICE, Geological Society, IOMMM).
• Experience in geotechnical engineering and ground investigation.
• Awareness of DMRB and asset management decision making.
• Familiarity with GIS software and data management.

Responsibilities

• Organise inspections and site visits.
• Develop feasibility studies for renewals/improvements.
• Prepare briefs and support survey works including ground investigations.
• Preliminary design of renewals and maintenance schemes.
• Develop forward works programme.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Ground investigation

Data management

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

Professional body membership (e.g. ICE, Geological Society)

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

National Highways is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Asset Management division in the Yorkshire and North East Operations Directorate. You will organize inspections, visit sites, manage data and develop feasibility studies for renewals and improvements.

The role can be based from Wakefield or Darlington on a hybrid basis. You will drive related activities, prepare CD622 reports, and contribute to forward works programmes while applying DM RB, GIS and geotechnical packages.