Geotechnical Lead – Major Rail Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd in the West Midlands region is recruiting a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for the Birmingham site, with hybrid working options. You will provide technical leadership across the programme and supply chain, acting as a Geotechnical SME to support design and construction activities.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering or Geology with Chartered status, extensive geotechnical experience on major infrastructure projects, and strong knowledge of ground

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field; Chartered status or equivalent.
• Extensive geotechnical engineering experience, ideally on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of ground investigation, foundations, earthworks and geotechnical design.
• Experience applying technical standards and undertaking technical assurance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience analysing data and reporting findings to support decision‑making.
• Understanding of NEC3 contracts, commercial, risk and interface management.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical leadership and technical support across the programme.
• Undertake technical assurance of design and construction activities.
• Respond to RFIs, Technical Queries and Departures.
• Contribute to development and review of technical standards and specifications.
• Support ground investigation, foundations, earthworks and geotechnical engineering activities.
• Identify technical issues and root causes; provide effective solutions.
• Work with delivery teams, designers, contractors and stakeholders to ensure a consistent approach.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis and reporting

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

Chartered status or professional membership

Job description

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd in the West Midlands region is recruiting a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for the Birmingham site, with hybrid working options. You will provide technical leadership across the programme and supply chain, acting as a Geotechnical SME to support design and construction activities.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering or Geology with Chartered status, extensive geotechnical experience on major infrastructure projects, and strong knowledge of ground