Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Nuclear Project (Hybrid)

Energy Jobline CVL; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support a major nuclear new-build project near Nottingham. You will lead geotechnical design, assess ground conditions, and integrate stability risks with civil and structural work.

The role requires regulatory awareness, strong technical judgement and the ability to coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams in a hybrid Nottingham environment. BPSS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive geotechnical engineering experience with soil/rock mechanics.
• Experience on nuclear, defence, or regulated infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of foundation design, ground stability, seismic considerations.
• Ability to coordinate geotechnical design across disciplines.
• Strong technical judgement and risk justification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review geotechnical design basis and ground model.
• Assess ground risks including settlement and slope stability.
• Lead foundation, earthworks and ground improvement solutions.
• Provide input on seismic assessments and soil-structure interaction.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, safety and construction teams.
• Support design assurance and regulatory submissions.
• Identify risks and propose buildable engineering solutions.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Ground improvement

Nuclear projects

Regulated environment

Tools

BIM

Digital twins

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support a major nuclear new-build project near Nottingham. You will lead geotechnical design, assess ground conditions, and integrate stability risks with civil and structural work.

The role requires regulatory awareness, strong technical judgement and the ability to coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams in a hybrid Nottingham environment. BPSS clearance is required.