Geotechnical Design Engineer

Geotechnical Design Engineer

Croydon based

£30,000 - £38,000

Reference: 174877

A growing, employee-owned engineering consultancy in London is seeking a motivated Geotechnical Design Engineer to join its expanding team. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of geotechnical design schemes within a progressive business that prioritises collaboration, technical quality, and long-term career development.

As a Geotechnical Design Engineer, you will be embedded within a specialist geotechnical group, contributing to projects from early concept through to detailed design delivery. The position combines hands-on technical work with responsibility for coordinating workloads, supporting project delivery, and helping maintain high engineering standards across the team. The consultancy operates a shared-success model, meaning every Geotechnical Design Engineer benefits from profit-related bonuses and an inclusive, ownership-driven culture.

Key duties of the Geotechnical Design Engineer will include assessing ground-related risks and developing practical engineering solutions, producing designs for foundations, slopes, retaining structures, and earthworks, and preparing clear, well-structured technical documentation such as Ground Investigation and Geotechnical Design Reports. You will also assist with mentoring junior engineers and collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices as part of a wider geotechnical network.

The Geotechnical Design Engineer role offers a salary between £30,000 and £38,000, alongside an annual bonus, generous holiday entitlement, pension contributions, paid professional subscriptions, and ongoing training and development support.

Applicants should have consultancy-based design experience in civil or geotechnical engineering and be chartered or progressing toward chartership with ICE or an equivalent institution. Familiarity with geotechnical software, AutoCAD, and MS Office is required. Experience on rail projects is advantageous but not essential. A relevant degree, UK driving licence, and residence in or around the London area are also required.

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