Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Are you an experienced Geotechnical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? We are working with a well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its team in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with a background in geotechnical design who is looking to take ownership of projects, provide technical leadership and work on a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure developments.

The Role

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of geotechnical design solutions across a varied project portfolio. You will be responsible for undertaking detailed design work, managing technical deliverables and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, efficient and cost-effective engineering solutions.

You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, contribute to project delivery and build strong relationships with clients and other project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake geotechnical design and analysis for a variety of civil engineering, infrastructure and development projects.
• Design foundations, retaining structures, slopes, embankments and earthworks.
• Carry out geotechnical calculations, stability assessments and ground-bearing capacity assessments.
• Interpret ground investigation reports and apply geotechnical parameters to engineering designs.
• Develop and review design calculations, technical specifications and engineering reports.
• Apply relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and industry guidance to geotechnical design solutions.
• Work closely with civil and structural engineers to deliver coordinated, multidisciplinary designs.
• Manage technical aspects of projects, ensuring deliverables meet programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate and junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, developers and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project proposals, fee estimates and the development of client relationships.

About You

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in geotechnical engineering, particularly within a consultancy environment.
• A strong background in geotechnical design, analysis and technical reporting.
• Experience designing foundations, retaining walls, slopes, earthworks or other geotechnical structures.
• Familiarity with relevant design software and geotechnical analysis tools.
• A good understanding of ground investigation data, soil mechanics and rock mechanics.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and relevant UK design guidance.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage projects independently and provide technical support to less experienced engineers.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional institution, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• A competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of geotechnical design projects.
• A technically challenging role with increased responsibility and autonomy.
• Career progression within an established engineering consultancy.
• Opportunities to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment.
• Support for professional development and chartership, where applicable.

Interested?

If you are a Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Cardiff, with the chance to take ownership of challenging design projects and develop your technical career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.