Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer | Ground Engineering Expert

Bridgewater Consultancy; Camberley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days' annual leave

Job summary

Bridgewater Consultancy is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to lead specialist ground engineering projects in the UK. You will design foundations, retaining walls and basements while coordinating with project teams, clients and site engineers from tender through to construction.

The role demands strong technical design capability, UK geotechnical experience, and a hands-on approach to delivery on challenging schemes across infrastructure and development sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline.
• UK geotechnical design experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and ground engineering principles.
• Experience preparing geotechnical calculations and design reports.
• Ability to interpret ground investigation data and apply Eurocodes/BS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis and technical coordination of specialist ground engineering projects.
• Prepare calculations, reports, drawings and technical submissions for tender and live projects.
• Collaborate with design managers, project teams, site engineers and clients to ensure practical buildable solutions.
• Support tender-stage design, risk reviews and construction methodologies.
• Provide technical input into method statements and project planning.

Skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Health and safety commitment

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or related

Tools

Geotechnical design software

Job description

Bridgewater Consultancy is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to lead specialist ground engineering projects in the UK. You will design foundations, retaining walls and basements while coordinating with project teams, clients and site engineers from tender through to construction.

The role demands strong technical design capability, UK geotechnical experience, and a hands-on approach to delivery on challenging schemes across infrastructure and development sectors.