Geotechnical Engineer

Location:Nottingham
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Geotechnical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team in Nottingham. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of infrastructure, building and civil engineering projects, delivering practical and sustainable ground engineering solutions from initial concept through to detailed design and construction.

The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant geotechnical design experience, a strong understanding of ground conditions and soil mechanics, and the ability to collaborate effectively with civil engineers, structural engineers and other design professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake geotechnical assessments, ground investigations and interpretation of geotechnical data.
• Carry out geotechnical design calculations for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, slopes and other ground engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, design calculations, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Support the delivery of infrastructure and building projects through feasibility studies, concept design and detailed design stages.
• Assess ground conditions and identify potential geotechnical risks, recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, site teams and multidisciplinary design colleagues to ensure effective project delivery.
• Review ground investigation reports and apply relevant geotechnical standards, guidance and design codes.
• Contribute to sustainable and cost-effective engineering solutions while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and technical accuracy.
• Provide technical support during construction, including responding to site queries and reviewing proposed design changes.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Approximately 3-5 years of relevant geotechnical engineering design experience.
• Good knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation engineering and ground investigation practices.
• Experience preparing geotechnical calculations, technical reports and design deliverables.
• Familiarity with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and geotechnical design guidance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams and manage competing priorities.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using geotechnical design software such as PLAXIS, GEO5, WALLAP or equivalent tools.
• Experience working on infrastructure, highways, rail, buildings or other civil engineering projects.
• Progress towards professional registration with a relevant institution, such as ICE or the Geological Society.
• Awareness of sustainability, ground risk management and low-carbon design principles.

What the Role Offers

• The opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Professional development and support towards chartership.
• Collaboration with experienced engineers across multiple technical disciplines.
• A supportive working environment with opportunities to develop technical expertise and take on increasing responsibility.