Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer — Ground & Slope

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffey Geotechnics, a Tetra Tech Company, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Harrogate to deliver complex geotechnical design across the UK and internationally. You will lead projects from detailed design to ground investigation and site supervision, applying Eurocode 7 and UK standards with tools like PLAXIS, SLIDE, and Settle3D.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and pursue new opportunities with clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or geotechnical-related field.
• Postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Chartered status desirable; driving licence and CSCS certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design foundations, slopes, retaining walls and other geotechnical elements.
• Assess existing structures and develop remedial solutions.
• Guide junior colleagues and build client/stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to proposals and new opportunities; maintain high quality and safety standards.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Ground investigation

Site supervision

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Eurocode 7

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

PLAXIS

FREW

SLIDE

Settle3D

Job description

Coffey Geotechnics, a Tetra Tech Company, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Harrogate to deliver complex geotechnical design across the UK and internationally. You will lead projects from detailed design to ground investigation and site supervision, applying Eurocode 7 and UK standards with tools like PLAXIS, SLIDE, and Settle3D.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and pursue new opportunities with clients.