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Full time

Geotechnical Design Engineer

Bristol
money-bag £40000 - £48000 per annum
61259810
Posted Today

Technical ownership, varied projects and supported career progression.

The Business:

This established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivers civil, structural and geotechnical design services across the UK. Its project portfolio spans rail, bridges, buildings, infrastructure and temporary works, bringing together engineers and technicians to develop practical solutions for public and private sector clients.

The business encourages collaboration, initiative and ownership of project delivery. Professional development is supported through mentoring, training and an active CPD programme, with support towards professional qualifications.

An opportunity is available for a Geotechnical Engineer to join the growing geotechnical team in Bristol. You will take ownership of selected projects, collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and contribute to a varied workload covering permanent and temporary works. Applications are welcomed from experienced engineers ready to progress to senior level with structured support.

The Role:

You will play a key technical role in delivering geotechnical designs, reviewing and checking the work of others, and coordinating with engineers and technicians. Alongside design delivery, you will prepare technical reports, feasibility and options studies, liaise with clients and undertake site inspections and geotechnical surveys where required.

Other responsibilities will include;

  • Delivering geotechnical designs for permanent and temporary works
  • Providing geotechnical input to civil and structural engineering schemes
  • Preparing technical reports, feasibility studies and options appraisals
  • Undertaking site inspections and geotechnical surveys as required
  • Reviewing and checking designs and supporting client relationships
  • Mentoring junior colleagues and collaborating across offices and disciplines
 

About you:
  • An experienced graduate or intermediate engineer progressing toward chartership
  • A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a closely related discipline
  • Relevant geotechnical engineering experience, with the ability to take ownership of design delivery
  • Experience of UK projects and familiarity with relevant UK standards and engineering practice
  • Chartered status, or progress towards chartership, with a recognised professional body such as CEng or CGeol
  • Strong technical reporting, communication and collaborative working skills
 

Experience in rail, bridges, buildings or temporary works would complement the team's varied project portfolio.

Above all, you will bring sound engineering judgement, a practical approach to problem-solving and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The opportunity offers:
  • A salary of £40,000 - £48,000 + a variety of flexible benefits
  • A varied workload across multiple engineering sectors
  • Ownership of selected projects with support from senior leadership
  • Professional development through training, mentoring and CPD
  • Support towards professional qualifications and career progression
  • Collaboration with civil, structural and geotechnical specialists
  • Scope to develop technical influence and broader leadership responsibility
 

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