Senior Geotechnical Engineer

​; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ground investigation company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to deliver site investigations and assessments. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, at least 5 years of industry experience, and chartered status or working towards it. This role offers a supportive environment, opportunities for technical training, and a chance to mentor junior engineers. Competitive salary and varied projects await the right applicant.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant industry background.
• Background mentoring junior staff.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigations.
• Provide routine geotechnical assessments.
• Collaborate with colleagues, supervising junior engineers.

Skills

Strong knowledge of soil mechanics

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Chartered geologist status or working towards chartership

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Great opportunity for progression at this well‑established, leading Medium‑sized Ground Investigation Company. The role is based in Cambridge.

Overview

Over many decades, our client has earned a reputation as one of the leading engineering firms in the UK. Delivering expert ground investigation services, from major capital city projects to work on a single residence, they take pride in providing an extensive service, on time and within budget.

They are now seeking a Senior Engineer for their growing geotechnical team based in Cambridge, to work on a range of site investigation projects in the region and beyond. The role will involve a mixture of site and office‑based work, focused around geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations. The department is led by a principal, with senior engineers responsible for supervising a small team of engineers.

Their talented staff are at the core of their ability to successfully meet client needs, offering technical and management training, encouraging early responsibility and providing many opportunities for progression and promotion.

Role

• Deliver geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigations, including specifying, quoting, managing, and interpreting ground investigation.
• Provide routine geotechnical assessments such as foundation recommendations, ground improvement advice, earthworks methodologies, slope stability assessments, and settlement modelling.
• Contribute to the production of high‑quality technical reports within an established and growing geotechnical engineering team.
• Collaborate with colleagues, supervising and supporting junior engineers and graduates.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant subject (master’s degree typically expected)
• Chartered geologist status or actively working towards chartership.
• Minimum 5 years relevant industry background.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and demonstrable track record in geotechnical site investigation and assessment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Background mentoring junior staff.
• Full UK driving licence.

On offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Varied and challenging projects.
• Supportive and inspiring work environment.
• Technical and management training.
• Opportunities for progression and promotion.

To apply for the position of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

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