Geotechnical Engineer – Data Centre Projects
Location: Flexible / Various Data Centre Sites
Salary: Competitive (Permanent or Freelance Opportunities Available)
About the Role:
Black Book Resources is supporting a major client delivering Data Centre projects across the UK. We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join the team and play a key role in the successful planning and delivery of mission-critical infrastructure projects.
You’ll be responsible for applying geotechnical engineering principles to large-scale developments, supporting feasibility studies, risk assessments, and remediation designs, while ensuring full compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Apply geotechnical engineering methods and best practices at the project delivery level.
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Conduct geoenvironmental investigations, contaminated land risk assessments, and remediation design.
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Ensure all work is compliant with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
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Produce conceptual schematic drawings, statements of work (SOW), and accurate budget estimates.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of Data Centre builds.
About You:
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5–10 years’ practical experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally within large-scale or mission-critical projects.
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Strong background in geoenvironmental testing, contami...