Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Bridgewater Consultancy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to contribute to diverse projects across various sectors. The role includes overseeing site investigations, managing project teams, and producing technical reports. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience in geotechnical design and project management, with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Reimbursement of professional fees

Contributory pension

Personal health care plan

Life insurance

Interest-free travel loan scheme

Additional leave purchase and buy-back scheme

Staff loyalty bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical design to UK Eurocodes.
• Proven experience managing ground investigation works.
• Ability to prepare geotechnical reports and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, manipulation, and interpretation for site investigations.
• Design and supervision of site investigations.
• Management of multiple projects and junior team members.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Data analysis

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology

MSc in Geotechnical Engineering/Engineering Geology

Tools

OASYS suite

Job description

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15th July, 2025

Our client is one of the largest multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK providing engineering and design consultancy services with innovation and sustainable solutions to their clients. They are UK-based multidisciplinary engineering consultancy and have been providing high-quality services to our clients for over 100 years.

Due to an increasing forward workload, they are currently we are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for their Scotland offices. The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of projects spanning the renewables, transportation, industrial, retail, residential and commercial sectors.

Job Description

• Data collection, manipulation and interpretation of both geotechnical and geo-chemical data as part of site investigations for wide range of schemes
• Preparation of Geotechnical Desk Studies, Interpretative Reports and Specifications
• Design, Procurement and Supervision of Site Investigations.
• Undertake geotechnical analysis and design e.g. slope stability, settlement assessments and foundation and retaining wall design
• Management of multiple projects
• Management and Technical oversight of Junior team members
• Preparation of Fee proposals and input into Tenders

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology
• Experience in the design, specification and management of ground investigation works
• Proven experience in geotechnical design to UK Eurocodes as part of a multi-disciplinary projects
• Experience undertaking geotechnical design works for shallow and deep foundations, piling works, earthworks, slope stability and retaining walls.
• Preparation of geotechnical reports, including desk studies, Ground Investigation Reports, and Geotechnical Design Reports.
• Preparation of specification and drawings for construction works.
• Experience in the use of geotechnical design software, ie OASYS suite or equivalent
• Preparation of fee estimates and input into tender submissions
• Mentoring and training of Junior staff

Advantageous:

• MSc in Geotechnical Engineering/Engineering Geology
• Hydrogeological modelling experience
• GIS experience
• Holebase experience

Ideally approaching or recently chartered (CEng or CGeol), with a flexible and enthusiastic approach to working within a dynamic team, and have the confidence to deliver challenging projects and support the development of junior staff.

Benefits
The current permanent employment opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package for permanent staff which includes training opportunities, reimbursement of professional fees, contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance, interest-free travel loan scheme, additional leave purchase and buy-back scheme, staff loyalty bonus.