Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Foundations & Field Lead

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Group life insurance

Paid time off including maternity and

Parental leave

UK Workplace pension with company_cont

Educational reimbursement

Employee referrals/bonuses

Professional license bonuses

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our collaborative team in London, UK. You will prepare technical reports, specifications, plans, and designs for foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction, working across premier land development projects.

The role involves field work, coordination with project managers, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality geotechnical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of geotechnical experience in investigations and construction inspections.
• Office experience with investigations, field coordination, geotechnical reports and specification writing.
• Prior field experience in earthwork, pile construction, load testing, footings inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and inspection.
• Software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical, multitasking and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; field work as required.

Responsibilities

• Design earth structures, deep foundations, support of excavation and underpinning systems.
• Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support.
• Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects; perform inspections as needed.
• Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing.
• Prepare logs and field forms: drilling logs, test pit logs, daily field logs, chain of custody.
• Field work is required; and perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Field work

Project coordination

Geotechnical reports

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

gINT

Slide/SLOPE/W

PLAXIS

LPILE

GRLWEAP

MSEW

SHAKE

Job description

Langan is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our collaborative team in London, UK. You will prepare technical reports, specifications, plans, and designs for foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction, working across premier land development projects.

The role involves field work, coordination with project managers, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality geotechnical solutions.