Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Nuclear Civil

PWE Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and technology organization is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical risk management on a major nuclear civil works programme. You will oversee ground investigations and provide technical oversight on critical designs. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience, a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, and holding chartered status is advantageous. This position offers competitive salary packages and pathways for career progression, embracing a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term, secure project pipeline

Funded professional development and memberships

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in geotechnical engineering on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong grounding in UK design standards and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Experience across concept, detailed design and construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical risk management across a major nuclear civil works programme.
• Define, review and endorse geotechnical requirements and assurance strategies.
• Oversee ground investigations, site trials and Digital Ground Model development.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Communication

Risk management

Ground investigations

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered status (CGeol or MICE)

Postgraduate qualification in geotechnics

Job description

A global engineering and technology organization is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical risk management on a major nuclear civil works programme. You will oversee ground investigations and provide technical oversight on critical designs. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience, a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, and holding chartered status is advantageous. This position offers competitive salary packages and pathways for career progression, embracing a hybrid working model.