Senior Geotechnical Engineer

1w1 week ago

BWB Consulting

Birmingham, GB · Full-time · £50,000 – £65,000

About this role

At BWB Consulting, recognised as ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year 2022 and accredited with Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing, join a collaborative team passionate about geotechnical design. Shape the ground beneath our feet and deliver projects that help communities thrive. This role offers the chance to do your best work as a trusted partner and innovator.

Lead and support geotechnical design and investigations from concept to delivery across dynamic UK projects. Take ownership from desk study through to detailed design, managing investigations including soil/rock logging, sampling and in-situ testing. Produce high-quality geotechnical reporting and design solutions for foundations, earthworks, retaining structures and slopes.

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, provide expert advice to clients and deliver creative, sustainable geotechnical solutions. Bring curiosity, commercial awareness and innovation to every project as a go-to technical expert. Expect variety, challenge and collaboration on major construction and earthworks projects.

Grow our geotechnical capability within an ambitious Infrastructure team. Benefit from an award-winning culture focused on sustainability and positive impact. Advance your career with opportunities to shape the future of our thriving practice.

Requirements

Degree in a geotechnical or related discipline
Experience across geotechnical investigations and design delivery
Knowledge of UK design codes (including EC7), standards and specifications
Experience working on geotechnical projects within the UK
Strong communication and project-management skills
Proficiency in MS Office and geotechnical software
Full driving licence and willingness to travel when needed

Responsibilities

Lead and support geotechnical design and investigations from concept to delivery
Manage and supervise geotechnical investigations, including soil/rock logging, sampling and in-situ testing
Produce high-quality geotechnical reporting and design solutions
Design foundations, earthworks, retaining structures and slopes
Use advanced geotechnical software (e.g. Plaxis 2D/3D, settlement and slope stability tools)
Collaborate across disciplines and support major construction and earthworks projects
Provide expert advice to clients on a wide range of UK projects

Benefits

Inclusive Culture – Bring your authentic self to work every day
5% pension match, life assurance, and long-service recognition
25 days’ holiday (rising to 28), option to buy more, hybrid working (3 days office), and flexible core hours
Westfield Health, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives
Fully funded training, Chartership support, and paid professional subscriptions
Volunteering days, social events, discounts, and savings