Geotechnical Engineer Manchester

Baker Hicks Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Pension plan

25 days annual leave

Discount scheme

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Job summary

BakerHicks is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to deliver robust geotechnical designs across major infrastructure and building projects. You will work from concept through construction support, contributing to ground models and detailing reports.

You’ll supervise ground investigations and develop expertise in Eurocodes 7, BS standards and CDM requirements, while collaborating in a multidisciplinary team across rail, highways, power and public sector projects.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (or equivalent).
• Postgraduate experience gained in an engineering consultancy environment is a must; this is not a graduate role, experience is required.
• Experience with geotechnical design software, ideally GEO5.
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and CDM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical design and specification packages for a wide range of projects.
• Work on foundations, retaining structures, earthworks and ground improvement solutions.
• Develop ground models and derive characteristic parameters.
• Prepare desk studies, ground investigation specifications and technical reports.
• Supervise site investigations and support construction works.
• Work to current Eurocodes, British Standards and CDM regulations.
• Collaborate within a fully integrated, multi-disciplinary design team.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, design techniques and best practice.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Soil mechanics

Ground investigation supervision

Project teamwork

Chartered status pursuit

Education

Civil/Geotechnical Engineering degree

Postgraduate experience in consultancy

Tools

GEO5

Job description

Are you a Geotechnical Engineer who enjoys taking projects from the ground up, literally? Do you want exposure to a wide range of sectors, real design responsibility, and the opportunity to develop your technical capability towards chartership?

We’re looking for a motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering high‑quality geotechnical design solutions across major infrastructure and building projects.

The Role

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of projects, from early concept design through to construction support. You’ll produce robust geotechnical designs and specifications, contribute to ground models, and work closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines. Projects span a diverse portfolio including rail, highways, power, aviation, defence, public sector and life sciences, offering genuine variety and technical challenge.

You’ll also gain hands‑on experience supervising ground investigations and supporting construction activities, giving you valuable site exposure alongside your design work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering geotechnical design and specification packages for a wide range of projects
• Working on foundations, retaining structures, earthworks and ground improvement solutions
• Developing ground models and deriving characteristic parameters
• Preparing desk studies, ground investigation specifications and technical reports
• Supervising site investigations and supporting construction works
• Working to current Eurocodes, British Standards and CDM regulations
• Collaborating within a fully integrated, multi‑disciplinary design team
• Keeping up to date with industry trends, design techniques and best practice

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (or equivalent)
• Postgraduate experience gained in an engineering consultancy environment at graduate then engineer level is a must; this is not a graduate role, experience is required
• A strong understanding of soil mechanics and ground engineering principles
• Exposure to geotechnical design including shallow and piled foundations, retaining walls and earthworks
• Working knowledge of Eurocode 7, relevant British Standards and CDM requirements
• Site experience supervising ground investigations or construction activities
• Actively working towards chartered status with ICE, the Geological Society or similar
• Drivers licence and ability to travel to sites
• Willing and able to obtain Security Clearance
• Experience using geotechnical design software, ideally GEO5
• Project experience within sectors such as rail, highways, power, aviation or public sector

Why Join Us?

• Work on technically varied, real‑world projects across multiple sectors
• Gain end‑to‑end project exposure, from design through to site delivery
• Clear support towards chartership and professional development
• Be part of a collaborative team where your technical input genuinely matters
• Be part of an award winning team

If you’re looking to build your geotechnical career with meaningful responsibility, diverse projects and strong technical development, we’d love to hear from you.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.

In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks .

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.