Principal/Associate Geotechnical Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Mentoring opportunities

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking a Principal/Associate Geotechnical Engineer in Manchester to lead a diverse portfolio of geotechnical projects across infrastructure, roads, water, and energy. You will provide technical leadership from feasibility through construction and mentor junior engineers within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers hybrid working in Manchester and opportunities to develop business, engage clients and contribute to tenders while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Significant consultancy geotechnical project delivery experience.
• Strong ground investigations and data interpretation skills.
• Experience designing foundations and retaining structures.
• Budget, programme, and client relationship management experience.
• Mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Plan, procure and supervise ground investigations, including the interpretation of geotechnical and geological data.
• Undertake and review geotechnical analyses and detailed design calculations.
• Design and assess foundations, retaining structures, slopes, earthworks and embankments.
• Prepare factual and interpretative reports, technical specifications and construction documentation.
• Provide geotechnical input and construction phase support across multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Act as a technical reviewer and mentor, supporting the development of less experienced engineers.
• Develop client relationships, support tenders and fee proposals, and contribute to business growth opportunities.

Skills

Project leadership

Geotechnical analysis

Ground investigations

Report writing

Client engagement

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Geotechnical/Civil Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer or progressing toward chartership

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Job description

Our client is seeking a Principal/Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing consultancy team in Manchester. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of geotechnical projects across infrastructure, transportation, water, energy, utilities and development. You will provide technical leadership across project lifecycles, from feasibility and ground investigation through to detailed design and construction support. The role will also involve project management, client engagement, business development and mentoring junior engineers within a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical engineering projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality requirements
• Plan, procure and supervise ground investigations, including the interpretation of geotechnical and geological data
• Undertake and review geotechnical analyses and detailed design calculations
• Design and assess foundations, retaining structures, slopes, earthworks and embankments
• Prepare factual and interpretative reports, technical specifications and construction documentation
• Provide geotechnical input and construction phase support across multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
• Act as a technical reviewer and mentor, supporting the development of less experienced engineers
• Develop client relationships, support tenders and fee proposals, and contribute to business growth opportunities

Project Sectors

• Highway and transport infrastructure
• Water, wastewater and flood alleviation schemes
• Reservoirs and dams
• Commercial and residential developments
• Earthworks, embankments and retaining structures
• Energy and utilities infrastructure

Job Requirements

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer, Chartered Geologist or working towards professional chartership
• Significant experience delivering geotechnical projects within a consultancy environment
• Strong experience in ground investigations, geotechnical data interpretation and technical report writing
• Proven capability in the design of foundations, retaining structures, slopes and earthworks
• Experience managing projects, programmes, budgets, resources and client relationships
• Experience reviewing technical work and mentoring junior engineers
• Strong understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards and current geotechnical engineering practice

Desirable Skills

• Experience delivering major infrastructure projects across transportation, water, energy or development sectors
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and project delivery frameworks
• Experience supporting business development, bid preparation and fee proposals
• Proficiency in geotechnical modelling and analysis software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio or equivalent
• Knowledge of BIM and digital engineering processes
• Strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Interest in innovation, sustainability and modern methods of project delivery

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position with hybrid working in Manchester
• Opportunity to work across a broad range of sectors and technically challenging projects
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring and progression
• Involvement in innovative and sustainable engineering solutions