Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Watford is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Design Engineer. The successful candidate will lead geotechnical design for large infrastructure projects, provide technical oversight, and manage project teams. This role offers opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and generous benefits including a robust pension scheme. If you're driven and passionate about geotechnical engineering, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Robust pension scheme

Access to internal training

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical design and analysis.
• Proven track record in project leadership.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design and analysis for various projects.
• Provide technical oversight and approval of design deliverables.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project leadership

Client communication

Team management

Financial management

Tools

Industry-standard software

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Geotechnical Design Engineer to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team based in Watford. This role offers the chance to work on large-scale infrastructure projects, contributing to innovative solutions and driving technical excellence. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for geotechnical engineering and a proven track record in design and project leadership, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Leading geotechnical design and analysis for a variety of infrastructure projects.
• Providing technical oversight, review, and approval of design deliverables.
• Managing multidisciplinary project teams to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Overseeing financial management of projects, including budgeting and cost control.
• Mentoring and developing junior staff to enhance team capabilities.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and supporting managerial strategies.

Day‑to‑Day

Your day‑to‑day activities will involve conducting detailed geotechnical design and analysis using industry-standard software, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions. You will attend client meetings to provide technical expertise to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you will monitor project progress to maintain adherence to established timelines and budgets. A key part of your role will also include supporting the development of innovative design methodologies and contributing to the continuous improvement of best practices within the team.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement to support work-life balance.
• A robust pension scheme to secure your future.
• Access to internal training and professional development opportunities.

If you are a driven Geotechnical Design Engineer based in Watford, seeking a challenging role with opportunities for growth and leadership, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV to or call (phone number removed) for further information