Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist geotechnical contractor is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a strong analytical mindset to support various infrastructure projects. This role involves leading design tasks, mentoring junior engineers, and working collaboratively across multiple project sites, offering an excellent opportunity for career progression in the geotechnical field.

Benefits

Company Car

Company Pension Scheme - 6% from employer

Private healthcare and Bupa dental cover

Life assurance (4x salary)

25 days holiday + BH + Annual Christmas shutdown

Strong career development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in piling and ground improvement design.
• Comfortable mentoring junior engineers.
• Full UK driving license due to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality designs for foundations and ground improvement schemes.
• Lead multiple design projects ensuring compliance with Eurocode/BS standards.
• Produce clear and comprehensive design reports.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineering Geology

Geotechnics

Tools

Wallap

Plaxis 2D

Oasys

Job description

A leading specialist geotechnical contractor is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support tender and contract design across a wide range of piling and ground improvement schemes. This is a technical leadership role suited to a geotechnical professional with a strong analytical mindset, a collaborative approach, and a desire to mentor others while contributing to major infrastructure and residential projects.

This is a flexible location role with regular travel to the North West office when required.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Job Overview

• Deliver high-quality designs for piled foundations, retaining walls, and ground improvement schemes using software such as Wallap, Plaxis 2D, and Oasys.
• Undertake advanced geotechnical analysis, including settlement modelling and soil-structure interaction.
• Review geotechnical site investigation data and convert it into safe, sustainable, and cost-efficient design solutions.
• Lead and manage the design elements of multiple projects, ensuring alignment with Eurocode/BS standards and client specifications.
• Produce clear and comprehensive design reports and ensure designs are implemented effectively on site
• Act as a senior technical reference point, supporting junior engineers and contributing to the wider technical knowledge base.
• Liaise with operations teams and clients to ensure design compliance and assist in resolving site issues or NCRs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of in-house design tools, procedures, and innovation initiatives.
• Stay up to date with the latest technical standards, research developments, and software tools relevant to the discipline.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geotechnics or similar (MSc or Chartered status desirable).
• Proven experience delivering designs for piling, ground improvement, or deep foundations.
• Competency with industry-standard geotechnical software and an understanding of relevant codes (Eurocode/BS).
• Strong problem-solving ability, with excellent attention to detail and technical documentation.
• Comfortable mentoring junior engineers and leading complex design projects.
• Full UK driving licence required due to occasional travel between regional sites.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Company Car
• Company Pension Scheme - 6% from employer
• Private healthcare and Bupa dental cover and Company sick pay
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 25 days holiday + BH + Annual Christmas shutdown
• Strong career development support and progression opportunities

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Location/Region: Warrington, Cheshire

3 DAYS AGO Full Time

A leading specialist geotechnical contractor is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support tender and contract design across a wide range of piling and ground improvement schemes. This is a technical leadership role suited to a geotechnical professional with a strong analytical mindset, a collaborative approach, and a desire to mentor others while contributing to major infrastructure and residential projects.

This is a flexible location role with regular travel to the North West office when required.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Job Overview

• Deliver high-quality designs for piled foundations, retaining walls, and ground improvement schemes using software such as Wallap, Plaxis 2D, and Oasys.
• Undertake advanced geotechnical analysis, including settlement modelling and soil-structure interaction.
• Review geotechnical site investigation data and convert it into safe, sustainable, and cost-efficient design solutions.
• Lead and manage the design elements of multiple projects, ensuring alignment with Eurocode/BS standards and client specifications.
• Produce clear and comprehensive design reports and ensure designs are implemented effectively on site
• Act as a senior technical reference point, supporting junior engineers and contributing to the wider technical knowledge base.
• Liaise with operations teams and clients to ensure design compliance and assist in resolving site issues or NCRs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of in-house design tools, procedures, and innovation initiatives.
• Stay up to date with the latest technical standards, research developments, and software tools relevant to the discipline.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geotechnics or similar (MSc or Chartered status desirable).
• Proven experience delivering designs for piling, ground improvement, or deep foundations.
• Competency with industry-standard geotechnical software and an understanding of relevant codes (Eurocode/BS).
• Strong problem-solving ability, with excellent attention to detail and technical documentation.
• Comfortable mentoring junior engineers and leading complex design projects.
• Full UK driving licence required due to occasional travel between regional sites.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car
• Company Pension Scheme - 6% from employer
• Private healthcare and Bupa dental cover and Company sick pay
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 25 days holiday + BH + Annual Christmas shutdown
• Strong career development support and progression opportunities

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Location/Region: Warrington, Cheshire Posted on PandoLogic 2025-06-20

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