Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer
First Recruitment Group
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Role: Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer Location: Manchester Employment Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Or Staff Contract Duration: 12 Months intiailly Hours: 40 hours per week Purpose: To deliver high-quality geotechnical and civil engineering design solutions for projects within the water and rail industries, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed geotechnical and civil engineering design calculations and drawings. Ensure design outputs meet safety, quality, and industry standards. Prepare site investigation briefs, technical reports, and project specifications. Lead and mentor junior engineers, graduates, and CAD technicians. Ensure all designs comply with relevant technical, professional, and internal standards. Implement and document changes to design packages effectively. Contribute to and lead formal design reviews, including IDC/KM7 meetings and presentations. Accurately estimate time and resources required for design activities. Work within structured project management and quality assurance processes. Required Qualifications & Experience Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical and/or civil engineering design. Strong geotechnical background with the ability to prepare GI specifications, interpret site investigation data, and produce interpretive and design reports. Degree or HND in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent). Proficient in IT applications relevant to engineering design. Registered with a relevant professional engineering body and actively working towards chartership. Preferred Qualifications & Experience Chartered Engineer status. Prior experience in the water and/or rail sectors. Experience working within regulated infrastructure environments (e.g., utilities, highways, nuclear, oil & gas). Familiarity with construction methods, ground investigation techniques, and material selection. Knowledge of engineering drawing standards and practices. Demonstrated expertise in both geotechnical and civil engineering disciplines. Key Skills Strong technical knowledge in geotechnical and civil engineering. Effective communication and presentation skills. Results-oriented with a focus on quality and safety. Proven problem-solving capabilities. Committed to continuous professional development and mentoring others. Able to work collaboratively across disciplines and within multi-disciplinary teams.