Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist (Associate Director)

Geosyntec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist (Associate Director) for their Manchester office. This role involves managing ground engineering projects, providing technical guidance and supporting early- to mid-career practitioners in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a degree in Geology or Civil Engineering. You will engage in diverse projects across the UK and Ireland, ensuring high standards of geological analysis and client service.

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years of relevant experience in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering.
• Chartered status expected or in the final stages of attainment.
• Advanced knowledge of soil/rock mechanics and ground investigation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and manage relationships with clients.
• Produce high-quality geological and geotechnical reports.
• Mentor junior staff in technical areas and field mapping.

Skills

Engineering geology

Project management

Soil mechanics

Rock mechanics

Geotechnical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

OpenGround

RocScience

Job description

Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity foraSenior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist(Associate Director)tojoin ourgrowingground engineeringpracticeinourManchester office.

The role involves applying strong technical and professional judgement across a diverse portfolio of projects, including geotechnical design, geohazards, mining legacy sites, and brownfield redevelopment schemes. You will take a lead role in project delivery, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, while also providing technical leadership, mentoring, and support to the development of early‑and mid‑career practitioners.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists,technicaland project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

UPCOMING PROJECTS & TYPICAL WORK

You will contribute to a diverse portfolio of ground engineering projects across the UKand Ireland, including the following upcoming projects:

• Providing ongoing ground engineering support to a major redevelopment, including interpretation of ground investigation data, development and refinement of ground models, geotechnical risk assessment, and design support (e.g., foundations, settlement analysis, earthworks, and construction considerations).
• Support to energy/industrial infrastructure works, covering ground investigation planning and delivery, laboratory testing interpretation, factual and interpretative reporting, and geotechnical recommendations for slabs, foundations, and buried services.
• Linear infrastructure support including desk studies, route constraints and geohazard screening, ground model development, specification and management of ground investigations, and input to constructability and risk (e.g., trench stability, groundwater control, and settlement).
• Earthworks assessment and modelling to support buildability and optioneering for a new development, including review of historic and recent investigation data, development/refinement of conceptual and engineering ground models, and assessment of earthworks constraints (e.g., settlement, slope stability, seepage, and water management).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Management:Planning, management, and delivery of medium‑tolarge‑scaleschemes.
• Business development,including client acquisition, relationship management,leading proposal preparation, andbroadenour reputation via publishing and visibility at prominent industry conferences.
• Technical Expertise:Interpret geological and geotechnical data, develop ground models, and provide design recommendations (e.g., foundations,retainingwalls, slope stability).
• Reporting & Design:Produce and review high-quality factualandinterpretative reports including:
  • Development of ground models, analytical sections, and geotechnical parameters.
  • Preparationofinterpretative reports (GIRs and GDRs).
  • Analysis, interpretation, and presentation of geotechnical data, including mapping outputs.
  • Data processing,geologicalmodellingandgeotechnical analysis using specialist software (e.g.,OpenGround,RocScience).
• Client Management:Act as the primary point of contact, deliver commercially focused proposals, and manage client expectations.
• Mentoring:Train and mentor junior staff,providingtechnical guidance in field mapping,supervisionand laboratory testing.

Collaboration, mentoring, and lifelong learning are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will guide and integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture.

Education and Licensure

• Education:Bachelor’s orMaster’sdegree in Geology, Civil Engineering, EngineeringGeology,GeotechnicalEngineeringor a related fieldof study.
• Chartership:Chartered status (e.g., CGeol,CEngor CSci) expected, or in the final stages of attainment.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Experience: At least 10+ years of relevant experience inengineeringgeology or geotechnical engineering, including project management.
• Software Proficiency:Experience with AutoCAD, GIS,OpenGroundand modelling tools such asRocScience (and/or similarsuites).
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of soil / rock mechanics and ground investigation techniques.
• Driver’sLicence:Full, valid drivinglicencefor site visits.