Role: Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer
Location: Manchester
Employment Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Or Staff
Contract Duration: 12 Months intiailly
Hours: 40 hours per week
Purpose:
To deliver high-quality geotechnical and civil engineering design solutions for projects within the water and rail industries, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce detailed geotechnical and civil engineering design calculations and drawings.
* Ensure design outputs meet safety, quality, and industry standards.
* Prepare site investigation briefs, technical reports, and project specifications.
* Lead and mentor junior engineers, graduates, and CAD technicians.
* Ensure all designs comply with relevant technical, professional, and internal standards.
* Implement and document changes to design packages effectively.
* Contribute to and lead formal design reviews, including IDC/KM7 meetings and presentations.
* Accurately estimate time and resources required for design activities.
* Work within structured project management and quality assurance processes.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical and/or civil engineering design.
* Strong geotechnical background with the ability to prepare GI specifications, interpret site investigation data, and produce interpretive and design reports.
* Degree or HND in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent).
* Proficient in IT applications relevant to engineering design.
* Registered with a relevant professional engineering body and actively working towards chartership.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
* Chartered Engineer status.
* Prior experience in the water and/or rail sectors.
* Experience working within regulated infrastructure environments (e.g., utilities, highways, nuclear, oil & gas).
* Familiarity with construction methods, ground investigation techniques, and material selection.
* Knowledge of engineering drawing standards and practices.
* Demonstrated expertise in both geotechnical and civil engineering disciplines.
Key Skills
* Strong technical knowledge in geotechnical and civil engineering.
* Effective communication and presentation skills.
* Results-oriented with a focus on quality and safety.
* Proven problem-solving capabilities.
* Committed to continuous professional development and mentoring others.
* Able to work collaboratively across disciplines and within multi-disciplinary teams.