Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Whitby Wood; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitby Wood in London is seeking a senior geotechnical engineer passionate about sustainability to deliver geotechnical services for residential and commercial projects, often in collaboration with other disciplines. You will lead teams across multiple projects, represent the company at client meetings, and contribute to career development within a supportive, inclusive culture.

A degree in civil/geotechnical engineering, Chartered status or near, and 5+ years' experience are expected, with

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in geotechnical design.
• Degree in civil engineering or geotechnical discipline.
• Chartered status or in application stage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiasm for ground engineering and professional growth.
• Experience in geotechnical design of foundations, basements, retaining structures and slope stability.
• Experience liaising with third-party owners such as London Underground, TfL, Network Rail.
• Experience with Ground Movement Assessment and impact assessments of buildings and infrastructure assets.
• Manage and interpret ground investigations; prepare and review technical reports.
• Proven experience with geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, Oasys Site, GeoStudio.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers; support technical and professional growth.
• Ability to manage small geotechnical packages, including programme, budget and coordination of deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical services for residential and commercial projects.
• Lead teams across multiple projects and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Represent Whitby Wood at client meetings and project reviews.
• Manage programme, budget and deliverables for geotechnical work.
• Review and interpret ground investigations and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Chartered status

Tools

PLAXIS

Oasys Site

GeoStudio

Job description

We are looking for senior geotechnical engineers who are passionate about sustainability, and keen to work in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for the delivery of geotechnical services for a wide range of projects — focusing on residential and commercial sectors — often in collaboration with other disciplines at Whitby Wood.

This is a terrific opportunity to join the London hub of a thriving practice. We offer a good work/life balance, opportunities for community engagement, a supportive and inclusive team culture, and career development and training opportunities.

You will need to be a dab hand with a pencil, able to command the respect of colleagues and clients, and experienced in successfully leading teams across a number of projects. This capability should be matched by excellent interpersonal skills, and a readiness to represent us at meetings with clients and project teams.

The ideal candidate digits and skills …

• 5+ years’ experience in geotechnical design
• Degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related discipline
• Chartered status, or at application stage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Enthusiasm for ground engineering and professional growth
• Experience in geotechnical design of foundations, basements, retaining structures and slope stability.
• Experience liaising and obtaining approvals from third party owners as London Underground, Transport for London, Network Rail, and others.
• Experience with Ground Movement Assessment and Impact Assessment of buildings, utilities and infrastructure assets.
• Manage and interpret ground investigations; prepare and review technical reports.
• Proven experience with geotechnical software, such as PLAXIS, Oasys Site, GeoStudio
• Ability to mentor and guide junior Engineers; support technical and professional growth.
• Ability to manage small geotechnical packages, including programme, budget and coordination of deliverables.