Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer in The City, City of London (EC4), EC4V 4HN | ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Find a job Post a job Sign up Tired of searching? 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We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to take a leading role in the delivery of complex, high-risk ground engineering solutions on technically demanding projects. This position sits at the interface of design, construction, and commercial decision-making, offering real influence over how projects are conceived, priced, and delivered. You will be involved early in the project lifecycle, supporting tenders, developing construction-led designs, managing risk, and driving value, while remaining technically hands-on throughout delivery. Technical Responsibilities Lead the geotechnical and geo-structural design of both temporary and permanent works, including: Deep excavations and basement retention systems Underpinning, piled foundations, bearing piles, and ground improvement Temporary works, excavation sequencing, and construction methodology development Interpret and challenge ground investigation data; define design parameters and assumptions Produce, review, and approve detailed calculations, reports, and specifications Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards, CDM, and internal design assurance processes Provide responsive technical support to site teams, adapting designs to live construction conditions Manage third-party designers and check external submissions where required Commercial & Project Responsibilities Provide commercially aware engineering input at tender stage, including: Design optioneering and risk-based solution selection Temporary works strategies aligned with programme and cost Value engineering and margin-driven design decisions Support pricing through construction-led design solutions and realistic buildability assumptions Identify, manage, and mitigate geotechnical risk to protect programme and commercial outcomes Contribute to change control, technical queries, and claim support where design input is required Balance engineering judgement with cost, programme, and contractual constraints About You Degree qualified in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering Chartered or approaching Chartership (ICE or equivalent) Strong background in contractor-side or design-and-build environments Demonstrable experience delivering geotechnical designs in constrained urban sites Commercially astute, with a clear understanding of construction cost, risk, and sequencing Comfortable engaging with clients, site teams, and senior stakeholders Proactive, decisive, and confident, taking ownership of technical and commercial outcomes Why This Role? Engineer solutions that are actually built-not just designed Influence project strategy from tender through to delivery Work on technically complex schemes where engineering decisions directly affect profit and risk Clear progression toward Principal / Design Manager roles Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, pension, and flexible working DO not hesitate to apply if you think you're right for the role... it is certainly worth a chat! Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. 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