Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their team in Watford. This role involves leading geotechnical design for infrastructure projects, providing technical oversight, and managing project teams. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in geotechnical engineering, strong project management skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Robust pension scheme

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• A proven track record in geotechnical design and project management.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Knowledge of industry-standard geotechnical design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design and analysis for infrastructure projects.
• Provide review and approval of design deliverables.
• Manage project teams to ensure quality delivery.
• Oversee budgeting and cost control for projects.
• Mentor junior staff to develop team capabilities.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project leadership

Technical oversight

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer Watford 60,000+

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Geotechnical Design Engineer to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team based in Watford. This role offers the chance to work on large-scale infrastructure projects, contributing to innovative solutions and driving technical excellence. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for geotechnical engineering and a proven track record in design and project leadership, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Leading geotechnical design and analysis for a variety of infrastructure projects.
• Providing technical oversight, review, and approval of design deliverables.
• Managing multidisciplinary project teams to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Overseeing financial management of projects, including budgeting and cost control.
• Mentoring and developing junior staff to enhance team capabilities.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and supporting managerial strategies

Day-to-Day

Your day-to-day activities will involve conducting detailed geotechnical design and analysis using industry-standard software, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions. You will attend client meetings to provide technical expertise to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you will monitor project progress to maintain adherence to established timelines and budgets. A key part of your role will also include supporting the development of innovative design methodologies and contributing to the continuous improvement of best practices within the team.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement to support work-life balance.
• A robust pension scheme to secure your future.
• Access to internal training and professional development opportunities.

If you are a driven Geotechnical Design Engineer based in Watford, seeking a challenging role with opportunities for growth and leadership, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for further information.