Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Leicester Leicestershire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Leicester
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
We're looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team in Leicester, working on a range of building, infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
This is a good opportunity for someone with a few years of design experience who wants to build on their technical knowledge, take on more responsibility and work alongside engineers from different disciplines on a varied project portfolio.
The Role
Carry out geotechnical design and calculations for foundations, retaining walls, earthworks and slope stability.
Review ground investigation reports and interpret geotechnical data to inform design decisions.
Prepare technical reports, design calculations, specifications and other project documentation.
Support projects through feasibility, concept and detailed design stages.
Assess ground conditions and identify potential geotechnical risks, recommending suitable solutions.
Work closely with civil, structural and other engineering teams to coordinate designs.
Liaise with clients, contractors and ground investigation specialists throughout project delivery.
Provide technical support during construction and assist with resolving site-related engineering issues.
Ensure designs meet relevant standards, project requirements and health and safety considerations.
About You
A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
Around 3-5 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
Experience in geotechnical design, including foundations, retaining structures or earthworks.
Good understanding of soil mechanics, ground investigation and relevant design standards.
Familiarity with geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, GEO5 or similar packages would be beneficial.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good written and verbal communication.
Comfortable working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and managing competing deadlines.
What's on Offer?
Involvement in a varied range of civil engineering, building and infrastructure projects.
Opportunities to develop technical expertise and take on greater responsibility.
Support for professional development and progression towards chartership.
A collaborative working environment with access to experienced engineers across different disciplines.If you're a Geotechnical Engineer based in or around Leicester and looking for your next step, we'd be keen to hear from you