Geotechnical Senior Design Engineer

Lintott Control Systems Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Geotechnical Senior Design Engineer to oversee geotechnical design activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This role involves producing design deliverables, coordinating with subcontractors, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil and geotechnical engineering along with relevant design software experience. The company offers competitive benefits and the chance to work on significant projects across the UK.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Private medical options

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil and geotechnical engineering with practical design experience.
• Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes.
• Up-to-date understanding of current design standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce geotechnical engineering design deliverables such as calculations and specifications.
• Prepare preliminary geotechnical schemes or value engineering solutions.
• Review, check and integrate supply chain designs.

Skills

Civil and geotechnical engineering knowledge

Familiarity with geotechnical design software

Good knowledge of soil mechanics

Understanding of health and safety laws

Education

Practical design experience

Tools

WALLAP

OpenGround

Slope/SeepW

Settle3D

Job description

Overview

Job Title – Geotechnical Senior Design Engineer

Location – Solihull/Warrington/Annesley/Grangemouth

Purpose of the Role: As Geotechnical Senior Design Engineer you will be responsible for all activities associated with the production of Geotechnical Design in compliance with the Business Management Systems (BMS) and CDM regulations, as part of a team providing design and design checking services for a full range of Permanent and Temporary works from excavations to working platforms and foundations. The services also include support to the Environment Engineering Design team and provision of alternative solutions, value engineering, buildability and problem/defect resolution including specification compliance issues. You will also provide technical support and mentoring duties to other members of the team.

Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities: You will assist the Temporary Works team and Engineering Design team with the following duties.

• Design Production – Produce Geotechnical engineering design deliverables such as design calculations, specifications, GI specification, supervision and reporting and design reporting (GDRs / Design Notes) for excavation support, slope stability, working platforms, shallow and deep foundations feeding into General Arrangement and detailed drawings as required.
• Tender Input and Sub-contractor Appointment – Prepare preliminary geotechnical schemes or value engineering solutions; undertake technical assessment of supplier tender submissions; assist with the selection of Consultants and Sub-contractors.
• Sub-contractor Design and Coordination – Review, check and integrate supply chain designs, including calculations, drawings, technical datasheets, etc., ensuring supply chain design compliance with design briefs.
• Construction, Design and Management (CDM) – Achieve high H&S standards in design. Lead by example and develop a positive H&S culture. Ensure compliance with the safety and quality plan. Produce design risk assessments for all GT designs. Identify hazards and reduce risks, considering underground/overhead services, earthworks, confined space working and permit control.

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of civil and geotechnical engineering with practical design experience.
• Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, desk studies, ground investigation, interpretation and construction contracts and specifications.
• Familiarity with geotechnical modelling and/or design software (e.g., WALLAP, OpenGround, Slope/SeepW, Settle3D).
• Up-to-date understanding of current design standards.
• Gained working knowledge of health and safety laws, including The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and CDM 2015.
• Good knowledge of soil mechanics and engineering/geological principles.

What We Can Offer

With an order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors. You will work on UK projects offering stability and opportunities to stretch capabilities and realise career goals. We provide diverse teams and a high professional standard, with a strategy focused on growth and success.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical options and an employee assistance programme with 24/7 support
• Paid annual membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, and caring for the environment in which we work. We value excellence, integrity, and collaboration with clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions, please contact [e-mail].

Job Information

• Job Identification 1773
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 06/24/2025, 11:51 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day

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