Senior Geotechnical Engineer
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- England,North West,Greater Manchester,Wigan
- Full Time, Permanent
- £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job Description:
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Wigan
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
An established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Wigan. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys the design side of geotechnics and is looking to take ownership of technically challenging projects.
The Role:
This is a design-led position, with a focus on delivering geotechnical solutions across a wide range of infrastructure and development projects. You will be involved from concept through to detailed design, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
*Undertaking detailed geotechnical design, including foundations, retaining structures, slopes, and earthworks
*Producing and reviewing design calculations in line with Eurocodes and UK standards
*Interpreting ground investigation data and developing ground models
*Preparing high-quality technical reports and design specifications
*Supporting and mentoring junior engineers
*Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal design teams
*Providing technical input during project planning and delivery stages
Requirements:
*Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
*Strong experience in a geotechnical design role within a consultancy environment
*Proficiency in design software (e.g. GeoStudio, PLAXIS, or similar)
*Solid understanding of UK design standards and Eurocodes
*Experience with foundation design, retaining walls, and slope stability analysis
*Strong communication and report writing skills
Desirable:
*Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or equivalent)
*Experience working on infrastructure or large-scale development projects
Benefits:
*Competitive salary and bonus scheme
*Hybrid/flexible working
*Clear progression into principal/lead roles
*Ongoing professional development and chartership support
*Pension scheme and generous annual leave
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a consultancy that works on a variety of ground engineering projects across the north west.
Location: Wigan
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
An established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Wigan. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys the design side of geotechnics and is looking to take ownership of technically challenging projects.
The Role:
This is a design-led position, with a focus on delivering geotechnical solutions across a wide range of infrastructure and development projects. You will be involved from concept through to detailed design, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
*Undertaking detailed geotechnical design, including foundations, retaining structures, slopes, and earthworks
*Producing and reviewing design calculations in line with Eurocodes and UK standards
*Interpreting ground investigation data and developing ground models
*Preparing high-quality technical reports and design specifications
*Supporting and mentoring junior engineers
*Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal design teams
*Providing technical input during project planning and delivery stages
Requirements:
*Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
*Strong experience in a geotechnical design role within a consultancy environment
*Proficiency in design software (e.g. GeoStudio, PLAXIS, or similar)
*Solid understanding of UK design standards and Eurocodes
*Experience with foundation design, retaining walls, and slope stability analysis
*Strong communication and report writing skills
Desirable:
*Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or equivalent)
*Experience working on infrastructure or large-scale development projects
Benefits:
*Competitive salary and bonus scheme
*Hybrid/flexible working
*Clear progression into principal/lead roles
*Ongoing professional development and chartership support
*Pension scheme and generous annual leave
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a consultancy that works on a variety of ground engineering projects across the north west.
Job number 3643732
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