Geotechnical Engineer
Posted 6 hours 12 minutes ago by Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd
Join a specialist, growing consultancy where you'll lead real geotechnical design challenges, develop your expertise and work on major UK projects. About the Role We are recruiting a Geotechnical Designer to join a respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy supporting major UK infrastructure and civil engineering projects. This is a technically focused design role, working at the interface between geotechnical analysis, engineering design and construction delivery. You will play a key part in producing robust, buildable geotechnical designs and high-quality technical outputs for a range of challenging ground engineering schemes.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and produce geotechnical designs for foundations, retaining structures, slopes, embankments and temporary works.
- Undertake geotechnical analysis and calculations to support detailed design and construction.
- Prepare technical drawings, sketches and design deliverables in collaboration with engineering teams.
- Interpret ground investigation data to inform design solutions and reduce project risk.
- Work closely with civil, structural and temporary works engineers to integrate geotechnical design into multidisciplinary projects.
- Support the preparation of design reports, technical notes and calculations.
- Assist with constructability reviews and provide design input during construction stages.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards, codes and industry best practice.
The ideal candidate will have experience using some of the following:
- Geotechnical analysis and design software, such as:
- PLAXIS (2D/3D)
- Slope/W (GeoStudio)
- WALLAP / FREW
- GGU (Retain, Stability, Settle)
- Oasys Suite (Slope, Adsec, Wallap or similar)
- Engineering and design tools, including:
- AutoCAD or Civil 3D for geotechnical detailing
- Excel for calculations and technical spreadsheets
- GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS or QGIS) for ground data interpretation (desirable)
- Strong understanding of:
- UK ground conditions and engineering geology
- Soil mechanics and geotechnical design principles
- Eurocodes and relevant British Standards (e.g., BS 8002, BS EN 1997)
- Ground investigation data interpretation and its application to design
- Degree (BSc or MSc) in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline.
- Typically 3 to 6 years' experience in a geotechnical design role within consultancy or contracting.
- Proven experience producing geotechnical calculations and design outputs.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working options (role dependent)
- Support towards Chartership (ICE/IStructE)
- Ongoing technical training and development
- Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile infrastructure projects
- Collaborative and supportive team environment