Senior Geotechnical Engineer

SLR Consulting; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead and mentor a talented team across various locations. This role offers the chance to manage diverse geotechnical projects, contribute to team growth, and engage in a dynamic working environment with opportunities for personal and professional development. With a commitment to sustainability and a supportive culture, this consultancy provides a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, enabling employees to balance their professional and personal lives effectively. If you are passionate about geotechnical engineering and eager to make an impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

Company pension

Excellent healthcare offering

Travel insurance

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Additional flexible bank holidays

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering and site investigation.
• Chartered or near Chartered Member of a relevant institution.

Responsibilities

• Guide and manage geotechnical staff across multiple offices.
• Lead geotechnical projects and manage client relationships.
• Prepare interpretative reports and collaborate with technical disciplines.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Site Investigation

Soil Mechanics

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Education

Degree in Geology

MSc in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

OpenGround

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Direct message the job poster from SLR Consulting

Join Our Team as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer!

Are you an experienced Geotechnical Engineer looking to advance your career in a dynamic consultancy environment? SLR’s European Geotechnical Team has an opportunity for an experienced professional to help lead and develop our talented team across multiple offices.

The Role:

As a Lead Geotechnical Engineer, you will:

• Guide and manage geotechnical staff in offices located in Bristol, Maidstone, Exeter, and Sheffield.
• Mentor and support graduate and project-grade engineers, providing technical and career guidance.
• Lead geotechnical projects across sectors such as Mining and Minerals, Infrastructure, and Built Environment.
• Contribute to team growth and share your expertise across SLR’s 30 different disciplines.
• Embrace a dynamic working environment with remote leadership and occasional travel to meet team members and clients.
• Opportunities for growth and development of your own expertise and practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Allocate and manage junior team workloads.
• Act as Project Manager for geotechnical projects.
• Scope, cost, and write proposals.
• Manage client relationships.
• Undertake geotechnical analysis including limit equilibrium, stress deformation and foundation design
• Prepare interpretative reports and input into the design of engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with other technical disciplines.

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a

company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About You:

We'd envisage that you would:

• Hold a degree in Geology, Geological Hazards, Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field; an MSc is advantageous.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in site investigation, soil mechanics, and geotechnical engineering.
• Be familiar with geotechnical software packages like OpenGround, GeoStudio, and Rocscience.
• Be a Chartered or near Chartered Member of a relevant professional institution.
• Have a proven track record in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Possess a full driving licence valid in the UK.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

SLR Commitment – All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.

United Kingdom

Office: Bristol; Exeter; Maidstone; Sheffield

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Engineering

• Industries

  Environmental Services, Engineering Services, and Civil Engineering

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SLR Consulting by 2x

Get notified about new Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom.

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Clevedon, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Assistant Geotechnical Engineer or Assistant Engineering Geologist

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Somerset, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Graduate Civil Engineer - Flood, Coast and Maritime

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Expression of Interest - Civil Engineer - Water

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Stonehouse, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Lower Stanton St Quintin, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.