Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Ingérop; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing focus

CPD and career development

Job summary

Rendel, part of the Ingérop Group, is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our London team. You will lead multidisciplinary assignments with technical and commercial oversight and deliver detailed design and advanced analysis.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to proposals, and help develop client relationships. The role offers hybrid working, competitive benefits, and opportunities to work on major UK and international projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering with geotechnics or engineering geology.
• Chartered status.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally.
• Strong experience in geotechnical processes and numerical modelling.
• Proven delivery of design to construction with deep foundations and earthworks.

Responsibilities

• Managing multidisciplinary assignments with technical, commercial, and financial oversight
• Producing and overseeing the technical delivery of detailed design, design checks, and advanced analysis including FEM (e.g. PLAXIS, Z-soil)
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting their Chartership journey
• Supporting business development by contributing to proposals and developing client relationships
• Driving excellence and consistency across our technical outputs
• Working closely with other disciplines in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Mentoring

Client relationship building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Geotechnics or Engineering Geology

Tools

PLAXIS

WALLAP

SlopeW

LPile

gINT

Job description

Job Description

Rendel, part of the Ingérop Group, is a leading international, multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy headquartered in London with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, and Sydney. We have been shaping the world since 1838, making us one of the UK’s oldest civil engineering consultants.

We are involved in major projects across the globe, including High Speed Rail, Nuclear Power, Highways, Ports, and more. From tunnels to bridges, from geotechnics to rail, we bring our expertise to solve complex engineering challenges for our key clients.

We’re now looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our collaborative and high‑performing team in London.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing multidisciplinary assignments with technical, commercial, and financial oversight
• Producing and overseeing the technical delivery of detailed design, design checks, and advanced analysis including FEM (e.g. PLAXIS, Z-soil)
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting their Chartership journey
• Supporting business development by contributing to proposals and developing client relationships
• Driving excellence and consistency across our technical outputs
• Working closely with other disciplines in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment

Qualifications

• A degree in civil engineering plus a postgraduate qualification in geotechnics or engineering geology
• Chartered status
• Experience on major infrastructure, transportation or energy projects, both in the UK and internationally
• Strong experience in geotechnical and engineering geological processes and design, with expertise in interpreting complex data, advanced numerical modelling, and delivery to construction
• Strong hands‑on design capability in areas such as deep foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, soil and rock slope stability, and seismic analysis
• Proficiency with geotechnical software (e.g., 2D and 3D PLAXIS, WALLAP, SlopeW, LPile, gINT)
• A collaborative approach, with a focus on successful delivery for our clients and a desire to support others’ growth

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and benefits package (pension, profit share, medical insurance, etc.)
• Hybrid working options for better work‑life balance
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on wellbeing
• Ongoing training, CPD, and career development
• Opportunities to work on technically challenging projects across the UK and globally
• A vibrant Sports & Social Club that organises events, games, entertainment, and recreational activities to promote camaraderie and fun outside of work
• Paid volunteer days, French lessons, and more

Want to know more? Head over to our website for all the details: https://www.rendel-ltd.com/careers

At Rendel, we’re proud of our heritage, excited about the future, and committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to take your next step and make a global impact? Apply now and let’s build something remarkable together.