Geotechnical Design Engineer

Technical ownership, varied projects and supported career progression.

The Business:

This established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivers civil, structural and geotechnical design services across the UK. Its project portfolio spans rail, bridges, buildings, infrastructure and temporary works, bringing together engineers and technicians to develop practical solutions for public and private sector clients.

The business encourages collaboration, initiative and ownership of project delivery. Professional development is supported through mentoring, training and an active CPD programme, with support towards professional qualifications.

An opportunity is available for a Geotechnical Engineer to join the growing geotechnical team in Exeter. You will take ownership of selected projects, collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and contribute to a varied workload covering permanent and temporary works. Applications are welcomed from experienced engineers ready to progress to senior level with structured support.

The Role:

You will play a key technical role in delivering geotechnical designs, reviewing and checking the work of others, and coordinating with engineers and technicians. Alongside design delivery, you will prepare technical reports, feasibility and options studies, liaise with clients and undertake site inspections and geotechnical surveys where required.

Other responsibilities will include;

Delivering geotechnical designs for permanent and temporary works
Providing geotechnical input to civil and structural engineering schemes
Preparing technical reports, feasibility studies and options appraisals
Undertaking site inspections and geotechnical surveys as required
Reviewing and checking designs and supporting client relationships
Mentoring junior colleagues and collaborating across offices and disciplines

About you:

An experienced graduate or intermediate engineer progressing toward chartership
A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a closely related discipline
Relevant geotechnical engineering experience, with the ability to take ownership of design delivery
Experience of UK projects and familiarity with relevant UK standards and engineering practice
Chartered status, or progress towards chartership, with a recognised professional body such as CEng or CGeol
Strong technical reporting, communication and collaborative working skills

Experience in rail, bridges, buildings or temporary works would complement the team's varied project portfolio.

Above all, you will bring sound engineering judgement, a practical approach to problem-solving and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The opportunity offers:

A salary of £40,000 - £48,000 + a variety of flexible benefits
A varied workload across multiple engineering sectors
Ownership of selected projects with support from senior leadership
Professional development through training, mentoring and CPD
Support towards professional qualifications and career progression
Collaboration with civil, structural and geotechnical specialists
Scope to develop technical influence and broader leadership responsibility
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed