Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our growing team!

You will play a key role in the design and delivery of geotechnical solutions across a range of complex infrastructure and engineering projects. Working as part of multidisciplinary project teams, you’ll be responsible for developing practical, technically robust designs from feasibility and concept through to detailed design and construction.The role will give you the opportunity to take technical ownership of geotechnical design packages, collaborate closely with civil and structural engineers. As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.

ABOUT YOU

You’re someone who enjoys getting to the heart of complex engineering challenges and finding practical, well-considered solutions. Collaborative by nature, you enjoy working with different disciplines, sharing ideas and building strong relationships with colleagues and clients. You’ll bring a proactive approach, sound judgement and a genuine interest in helping both projects and people succeed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver geotechnical designs, calculations, specifications and technical reports to a high standard.
• Undertake the design and assessment of foundations, retaining structures, slopes, earthworks and other geotechnical elements.
• Interpret ground investigation data and develop appropriate geotechnical parameters and design recommendations.
• Carry out geotechnical analysis using appropriate analytical and numerical modelling techniques.
• Undertake the design and assessment of ground improvement and earthworks solutions, including consideration of settlement, stability, bearing capacity, constructability and performance requirements.
• Develop designs in accordance with relevant UK and European standards, including Eurocode 7.
• Prepare and review geotechnical design reports, calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Provide technical input throughout feasibility, concept and detailed design stages.
• Work closely with civil, structural and other engineering disciplines to deliver coordinated designs.
• Identify geotechnical risks and contribute to practical engineering solutions that consider constructability, safety and project requirements.
• Provide technical support during construction where required.
• Review work produced by other engineers and provide technical guidance to junior team members.
• Support project delivery, including programme, quality and technical coordination.
• Build effective working relationships with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Contribute to bids, proposals and wider business development activities where appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or actively working towards ICE chartership.
• Strong experience working within a design consultancy delivering geotechnical design on engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Sound knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and soil and rock mechanics.
• Experience with the design of foundations, retaining structures, earthworks and/or slope stability.
• Experience interpreting ground investigation information and developing geotechnical design parameters.
• Experience using recognised geotechnical analysis and design software.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary design teams and manage your own technical workload.
• Confidence communicating technical information to colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to support and mentor less experienced engineers.

What’s in it for you!

We want our people to feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. That’s why our reward package goes beyond salary, with benefits designed to support you at work and in the moments that matter outside it!

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Long service awards recognising and celebrating career milestones.

Employee Ownership & Rewards

• Opportunity to participate in the HDR Phantom Share Programme, giving employees the chance to share in the success of the business.
• Employee referral bonus scheme with rewards for successful introductions.
• Client introduction awards recognising business development contributions.

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellness platform that rewards healthy activities and provides wellbeing resources.

Lifestyle

• 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave entitlement for long service.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Family Support

• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay and leave provisions.
• Compassionate leave.

Learning & Development

• Professional membership fee paid by HDR.
• Professional registration, chartership and certification support.
• Professional achievement bonus for eligible registrations, charterships and certifications.

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What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.