Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Professional membership fees paid

Chartership support and mentoring

Career progression prospects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join the Cardiff team on a permanent basis. You will lead foundations, earthworks and geotechnical analyses across diverse projects including residential, commercial, infrastructure and energy sectors.

The role requires Chartered status or progress toward Chartership, strong soil mechanics knowledge, and experience using geotechnical software. Hybrid work options and career progression are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology.
• Chartered status (or working towards Chartership) with a professional body.
• Extensive experience in geotechnical design consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation design and earthworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of foundations, retaining structures, slopes and earthworks solutions.
• Undertake complex geotechnical analysis and design calculations.
• Review ground investigation data and geotechnical reports.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Manage projects from feasibility through detailed design and construction support.
• Mentor graduates and junior engineers; provide technical guidance.

Education

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Engineering Geology

Chartered status (or working towards Chartership)

Project management

Report writing

Client liaison

Tools

Geotechnical design software

Numerical modelling packages

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be representing a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the UK. Due to continued growth and an increasing project workload, they are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their established Cardiff team.

Benefits of a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Professional membership fees paid
• Chartership support and mentoring opportunities
• Excellent career progression prospects

The position of Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the residential, commercial, infrastructure and energy sectors. You will play a key role in project delivery, technical leadership and client development while working alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative environment.

Requirements for the role of Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer:

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline

• Chartered status (or working towards Chartership) with a relevant professional body
• Extensive experience within a geotechnical design consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics, foundation design and earthworks engineering
• Experience using geotechnical design software and numerical modelling packages
• Proven ability to manage projects and mentor junior engineers
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and experience liaising directly with clients
• Full UK driving licence preferred

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead the design of foundations, retaining structures, slopes and earthworks solutions
• Undertake complex geotechnical analysis and design calculations
• Review and interpret ground investigation data and geotechnical reports
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications and design documentation
• Manage projects from initial feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction support
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate and junior engineers
• Attend client meetings and develop strong professional relationships
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
• Undertake site visits and provide technical support during construction phases
• Ensure compliance with relevant design standards, legislation and industry best practice
• Support business development activities, including tender preparation and project proposals

This is a permanent role.