Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a well-established ground engineering consultancy in Manchester. This is a varied role offering a balance of site and office-based work, with the opportunity to work on a broad range of geotechnical and ground investigation projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initial site investigation through to technical reporting, while supporting junior engineers and maintaining strong client relationships. This role would suit an engineer who enjoys combining practical site work with technical interpretation and project delivery.

• Managing and delivering geotechnical and ground investigation projects
• Planning, supervising and undertaking ground investigations, including rotary drilling, cable percussion, trial pitting and in situ testing
• Logging soil and rock to current British Standards
• Producing factual and geotechnical interpretative reports
• Providing geotechnical recommendations relating to foundations, earthworks and slope stability
• Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring site works are delivered safely and efficiently
• Managing project budgets, programmes and client communication
• Mentoring graduate and junior engineers
• Undertaking regular site visits across the UK as part of project delivery

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong consultancy experience within geotechnical engineering and ground investigation
• Experience supervising site investigations and producing technical reports
• Knowledge of current British Standards and Eurocode 7
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Working towards or already holding Chartered status would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects while developing your technical and project management skills within a supportive team.

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Hybrid working
• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension
• Professional membership fees paid
• Ongoing training and career development
• Clear opportunities for progression