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Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer
Job Posted: 12 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Manchester
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
Deliver innovative and safe geotechnical design solutions across high-impact water and rail infrastructure projects.
Our client has a requirement for a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Manchester.
Role Purpose:
Deliver high-quality geotechnical and civil engineering design solutions within the water and rail sectors.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry regulations across all design outputs.
Support the successful execution of projects through expert technical input and leadership.
Job Role Responsibilities:
Produce detailed geotechnical and civil engineering design calculations and drawings.
Prepare site investigation briefs, technical reports, and project specifications.
Ensure design deliverables meet required safety, quality, and professional standards.
Lead and mentor junior engineers, graduates, and CAD technicians.
Conduct and contribute to formal design reviews, including IDC/KM7 meetings and technical presentations.
Accurately estimate time and resources for design activities and deliverables.
Implement and document changes to design packages in a structured manner.
Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to meet project milestones.
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years of experience in geotechnical and/or civil engineering design.
Strong background in geotechnics, including preparation of ground investigation specifications and interpretive reports.
Degree or HND in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent).
Proficient in relevant engineering design software and IT tools.
Registered with a professional engineering body and actively pursuing chartership.
Effective communication and presentation skills with a focus on results, quality, and safety.
Committed to mentoring, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
Preferred:
Chartered Engineer status (advantageous but not essential).
Experience in the water and/or rail sectors.
Familiarity with construction methodologies, GI techniques, and regulated infrastructure environments (e.g., utilities, nuclear, highways).
Knowledge of engineering drawing standards and multi-disciplinary design practices.
Benefits:
Flexible working arrangements with options for contract (outside IR35) or staff engagement.
Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects in regulated sectors.
Supportive and collaborative engineering team environment.
Exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects across water and rail sectors.
Professional development support, including chartership mentoring.
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer looking for new employment.
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