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Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: East Staffordshire | Salary: £40,000- £45,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About This Opportunity
Join a leading global sustainability consultancy as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specialising in private residential development projects. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a specialist geotechnical team on complex residential developments across the UK, with the majority of your time spent in the office at senior level while still getting hands-on with field investigations when needed.
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer Role
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you'll be instrumental in managing and delivering geotechnical solutions for residential developments nationwide. The position offers the perfect blend of technical leadership, project management, and field expertise, focusing primarily on slope stability analysis and settlement assessments for residential projects.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Minimum degree in Earth Sciences, with MSc in Geotechnical Engineering preferred
Minimum 5 years UK experience in ground investigation and geotechnical roles
Professional experience with slope stability analysis, settlement appraisals, and retaining wall assessments
Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software (Geo5, Slope/W, or similar)Technical Skills
Expert knowledge of ground investigation techniques and site supervision
Experience with Holebase, AutoCAD, and QGIS software packages
Strong understanding of soil and rock logging to British Standards
Knowledge of UK regulatory guidance and geotechnical design codesProfessional Development
Extensive training and development opportunities within a global consultancy network
Support for Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Access to cutting-edge geotechnical software and analysis tools
Mentoring programs and technical communitiesWork Environment
Primarily office-based role at with strategic site visits
Collaborative team environment with experienced professionals
Opportunity to shape sustainable development practices
Work on career-defining projects with real community impactIndustry Context & Growth Potential
A Senior geotechnical engineer with 5+ years experience typically earns £33,000-£44,000, making this role competitively positioned within the market.
The residential development sector continues to drive significant demand for geotechnical expertise, particularly in slope stability analysis and settlement assessment.
If you could see yourself as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in this role, please reach out to Alex at Calibre Search Manchester - (phone number removed)
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