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As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?\nWatch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'\nEach and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nWe are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our growing team!\nYou 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.\nABOUT YOU\nYou’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. 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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!\nFinancial Wellbeing\nCompetitive pension scheme.\nLife Assurance\nIncome Protection\nInterest-free season ticket loans\nLong service awards recognising and celebrating career milestones.\nEmployee Ownership & Rewards\nOpportunity to participate in the HDR Phantom Share Programme, giving employees the chance to share in the success of the business.\nEmployee referral bonus scheme with rewards for successful introductions.\nClient introduction awards recognising business development contributions.\nHealth & Wellbeing\nPrivate Medical Insurance.\nEmployee Assistance Programme\nWellness platform that rewards healthy activities and provides wellbeing resources.\nLifestyle\n25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays.\nAdditional annual leave entitlement for long service.\nCycle to Work scheme.\nFamily Support\nEnhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay and leave provisions.\nCompassionate leave.\nLearning & Development\nProfessional membership fee paid by HDR.\nProfessional registration, chartership and certification support.\nProfessional achievement bonus for eligible registrations, charterships and certifications.#LI-KK2\n\nWhat We Believe\nHDR is our company. 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