Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer — Hybrid, Cardiff

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work

Private healthcare

Company pension

Membership fees paid

Chartership mentoring

Mentoring opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is representing a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the UK, seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their Cardiff team.

You will lead the design of foundations, earthworks and slopes, manage projects and mentor junior engineers on diverse residential, commercial, infrastructure and energy projects. A Chartered status or progression toward it is preferred, with a mix of office and hybrid working in Cardiff.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Inquiries: contact Caitlin.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Foundation design

Earthworks engineering

Geotechnical design software

Numerical modelling

Project management

Client liaison

Report writing

Education

Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Eng

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is representing a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the UK, seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their Cardiff team.

You will lead the design of foundations, earthworks and slopes, manage projects and mentor junior engineers on diverse residential, commercial, infrastructure and energy projects. A Chartered status or progression toward it is preferred, with a mix of office and hybrid working in Cardiff.