Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Calibre Search; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global sustainability consultancy is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to manage and deliver geotechnical solutions for residential developments across the UK. The role combines technical leadership and field expertise, requiring experience in slope stability analysis and settlement assessments. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits while working in a collaborative environment on impactful projects.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Training and development opportunities

Support for Continued Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years UK experience in ground investigation and geotechnical roles.
• Professional experience with slope stability analysis and settlement appraisals.
• Strong understanding of UK regulatory guidance and geotechnical design codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver geotechnical solutions for residential developments.
• Conduct slope stability analysis and settlement assessments.
• Provide technical leadership and project management.

Skills

Slope stability analysis

Ground investigation

Geotechnical analysis software

Education

Minimum degree in Earth Sciences

MSc in Geotechnical Engineering preferred

Tools

Geo5

Slope/W

AutoCAD

Holebase

QGIS

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: East Staffordshire Salary: 40,000- 45,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About This Opportunity

Join a leading global sustainability consultancy as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specialising in private residential development projects. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a specialist geotechnical team on complex residential developments across the UK, with the majority of your time spent in the office at senior level while still getting hands-on with field investigations when needed.

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer Role
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you'll be instrumental in managing and delivering geotechnical solutions for residential developments nationwide. The position offers the perfect blend of technical leadership, project management, and field expertise, focusing primarily on slope stability analysis and settlement assessments for residential projects.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum degree in Earth Sciences, with MSc in Geotechnical Engineering preferred
• Minimum 5 years UK experience in ground investigation and geotechnical roles
• Professional experience with slope stability analysis, settlement appraisals, and retaining wall assessments
• Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software (Geo5, Slope/W, or similar)

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of ground investigation techniques and site supervision
• Experience with Holebase, AutoCAD, and QGIS software packages
• Strong understanding of soil and rock logging to British Standards
• Knowledge of UK regulatory guidance and geotechnical design codes

Professional Development

• Extensive training and development opportunities within a global consultancy network
• Support for Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Access to cutting-edge geotechnical software and analysis tools
• Mentoring programs and technical communities

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based role at with strategic site visits
• Collaborative team environment with experienced professionals
• Opportunity to shape sustainable development practices
• Work on career-defining projects with real community impact

Industry Context & Growth Potential
A Senior geotechnical engineer with 5+ years experience typically earns 33,000- 44,000, making this role competitively positioned within the market.
The residential development sector continues to drive significant demand for geotechnical expertise, particularly in slope stability analysis and settlement assessment.

If you could see yourself as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in this role, please reach out to Alex at Calibre Search Manchester - (phone number removed)

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