Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

  • Penguin Recruitment Ltd
  • Feb 05, 2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Birmingham

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

References: BY146879

Exciting opportunity with a growing engineering consultancy

We are recruiting on behalf of a dynamic UK engineering consultancy looking to expand its geotechnical capability. This is a rare opportunity to join as a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer in Birmingham, where you'll play a key role in technically challenging projects from concept to construction. The business is known for its supportive culture, technical excellence, and career development focus.

What's on offer

  • Competitive salary (£30,000-£50,000) with an additional benefits package

  • Hybrid working arrangement based from the Birmingham office

  • Mentorship and professional development support, including chartership progression support

  • Exposure to a variety of geotechnical projects with a close-knit team and senior involvement

Role OverviewAs a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer, you will:

  • Lead production of geotechnical drawings, calculations, reports and design documentation

  • Analyse geotechnical data and develop ground models, foundation and slope stability designs

  • Contribute to ground investigation planning and site inspections

  • Work with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D and GEO5

  • Coordinate with project engineers and clients to manage risk and deliver quality solutions

Requirements

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or equivalent

  • Ideally MSc/MEng in Soil Mechanics or Geotechnical Engineering

  • Chartered status, or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body

  • Strong communicator with a passion for geotechnical design and problem-solving

If you're a highly motivated engineer ready to take the next step as a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer, this the perfect opportunity. Apply now or contact us for further details.

If you are interested in this or other Geotechnical Engineering roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.