Geotechnical Lead: Foundations & Ground Movement

Robert Bird Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

birthday leave

corporate health insurance rates

paid parental leave

recognition awards

an active and engaging social club

a supportive team environment where a 

healthy lifestyle balance

Job summary

Robert Bird Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate to lead geotechnical engineering work on buildings and infrastructure. You will shape design strategies, mentor teams and secure technical and commercial outcomes under Directors.

You will develop client relationships, oversee deep basements, foundations, and ground movement assessments, and manage multidisciplinary delivery in dense urban environments across UK projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering; MSc in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Chartered or near-Chartered with ICE or The Geological Society.
• Strong experience with PLAXIS 2D/3D and numerical tools such as GeoStudio, Repute, WALLAP and Oasys.
• Proven geotechnical design experience across buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Strong report writing, self-checking and technical communication skills.
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations in a design and investigation environment.
• Experience in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
• Confident project manager with commercial awareness and ability to deliver profitable projects.
• Ability to lead technical workstreams, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and engage directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design for deep basements, foundations, retaining structures and ground-movement assessments.
• Oversee and interpret ground investigations; prepare and review technical reports.
• Deliver advanced numerical modelling (PLAXIS 2D/3D, GeoStudio, WALLAP, Repute, Oasys package).
• Develop design concepts, methodologies and project strategies with Directors.
• Ensure design risk management and CDM compliance throughout project stages.
• Plan resources, manage programmes and control project costs.
• Prepare fee proposals and negotiate variations as required.
• Lead design reviews and ensure QA procedures are applied.
• Manage sub-consultants including scope, programme and commercials.
• Act as a key client contact, ensuring expectations are understood and met.
• Support business development through strong delivery and relationship building.
• Mentor and guide Engineers and Senior Engineers; support technical and professional growth.

Skills

Geotechnical design

PLAXIS 2D/3D

GeoStudio

Repute

WALLAP

Oasys package

Report writing

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

MSc Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered or near-Chartered (ICE or Geological Society)

Tools

PLAXIS 2D/3D

GeoStudio

Repute

WALLAP

Oasys package

Job description

Robert Bird Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate to lead geotechnical engineering work on buildings and infrastructure. You will shape design strategies, mentor teams and secure technical and commercial outcomes under Directors.

You will develop client relationships, oversee deep basements, foundations, and ground movement assessments, and manage multidisciplinary delivery in dense urban environments across UK projects.