Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment

Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Location: Exeter
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Are you an experienced Geotechnical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a well-established consultancy?

A growing engineering consultancy in Exeter is looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, commercial, residential and industrial projects. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a collaborative team, leading projects, mentoring junior engineers and delivering technically challenging geotechnical solutions.



The Role

  • Deliver geotechnical design solutions for a wide range of projects.
  • Undertake foundation, retaining wall, slope stability and earthworks design.
  • Interpret ground investigation data and produce geotechnical design reports.
  • Carry out geotechnical calculations and numerical analysis.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
  • Manage projects from initial design through to completion.
  • Liaise directly with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
  • Attend project meetings and provide technical input throughout project delivery.
  • Support business development and contribute to winning new work.


Requirements

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
  • Significant consultancy experience within geotechnical design.
  • Strong knowledge of Eurocodes and current UK design standards.
  • Experience designing foundations, retaining structures, slopes and earthworks.
  • Proficient with geotechnical design software.
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills.
  • Chartered status (or working towards Chartership) is desirable.
  • Full UK driving licence.


What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews.
  • Clear pathway to Principal Engineer.
  • Varied and technically challenging projects.
  • Hybrid and flexible working.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer looking to join a growing consultancy where you'll have genuine responsibility, work on high-profile projects and play an important role in the continued success of the business.

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