Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Anglian Water Group; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life cover 8x annual salary

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Pension scheme with employer matching

Annual bonus scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across its capital delivery programme in Peterborough. You will oversee ground investigations, assess geotechnical data, and drive robust design solutions, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring safety standards are met.

The role requires a degree in geotechnical or civil engineering, strong Eurocode 7 knowledge, and experience on infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience delivering geotechnical solutions on infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocode 7 and geotechnical design reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical technical leadership across Anglian Water's capital programme.
• Specify and review ground investigations and geotechnical assessments.
• Develop geotechnical designs and risk-based solutions.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and support safety improvements.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Eurocode 7

Ground investigation planning

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered status (desirable)

Job description

# Join us, make a difference## Senior Geotechnical EngineerApply: Thorpe Wood House: Full time: Posted Today: R40381**Location:** Thorpe Wood House, Peterborough (expectation of 2-3 office days / week but this will vary depending on business need)**Contract**: Permanent Full-Time**Salary:** £54,000 **Our Team**Are you passionate about geotechnical engineering and want to play a key role in delivering major infrastructure projects?At Anglian Water, we're investing billions in our infrastructure to support customers and the environment for generations to come. As part of our Engineering team, you'll provide specialist geotechnical expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects, helping ensure assets are designed and delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably. **The Role**We are looking for an experienced **Senior Geotechnical Engineer** to provide technical leadership across our capital delivery programme.You'll work closely with our delivery partners, designers and construction teams to ensure projects are developed using robust ground information and sound geotechnical principles. From early-stage investigations through to construction support, you'll help manage ground-related risks, develop practical engineering solutions and provide assurance that designs meet the highest technical and safety standards.As a senior member of the team, you'll also support the development of engineers across the business through mentoring, coaching and technical guidance. **Key Responsibilities*** Provide geotechnical technical leadership across Anglian Water's capital programme* Specify and review ground investigations and geotechnical assessments* Produce and review Ground Investigation Reports and Geotechnical Design Reports* Develop geotechnical solutions in accordance with Eurocode 7* Identify, assess and communicate geotechnical risks throughout project lifecycles* Undertake design assurance and quality reviews of third-party designs* Support contractor selection, supplier management and construction activities* Mentor and develop junior engineers* Champion safety, continuous improvement and innovation within geotechnical engineering**Who We're Looking For**You will be an experienced geotechnical professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to work collaboratively across a range of stakeholders.**Qualifications and experience:*** Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline* Experience delivering geotechnical engineering solutions on infrastructure projects* Strong understanding and application of Eurocode 7* Experience producing and interpreting Ground Investigation Reports and Geotechnical Design Reports* Chartered status, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous* Experience of mentoring and developing engineers* Full UK driving licence You'll be a confident communicator with strong technical judgement, capable of translating complex geotechnical issues into practical solutions and clear recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences. **Why Join Us?*** Help deliver one of the UK's largest infrastructure investment programmes* Work on a diverse range of technically challenging projects* Influence decisions that will benefit customers and the environment for years to come* Develop your technical expertise and leadership capability* Be part of a team committed to safety, innovation and continuous improvement **Benefits**As a valued Anglian Water colleague, you'll receive:* Personal private healthcare* Life cover – 8x annual salary paid to dependants* 26 days' annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays* Flexible working options* Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches contributions up to 7%* Annual bonus scheme* Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle**Closing Date: 24th November 2026****#loveeverydrop**### About UsWe are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential.We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. If you need any support, please get reach out to our team [e-mail]’To apply, you’ll need your up-to-date CV, we also recommend uploading a cover letter – tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date.If you are offered a job with us, you’ll be subject to the relevant employment checks for your role, which could include references, driving licence check, DBS Check as well as your right to work in the UK. More information about how we look after and use your information can be found in our Privacy Notice.Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.