Geotechnical Design Engineer role at Ayesa - UK and Ireland
Overview
Ayesa is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our growing Geotechnical team. You will contribute to a variety of design projects. Previous design commissions include renewal schemes for railway earthwork assets, temporary works designs for flood defence schemes and detailed geotechnical design input for a major new conference centre building in Wales.
Ayesa is a global leader in engineering, environmental consultancy, and digital transformation. With 13,000+ professionals across 40+ countries, we tackle complex infrastructure and environmental challenges, supporting a sustainable and resilient built environment.
Responsibilities
* Working as a member of a project team to deliver quality services to clients
* Ensures all geotechnical designs are in accordance with set standards and all recommendations are robust, value-based and commissionable
* Ensures that designs are delivered on time to our clients and that the design fulfills the client’s brief
* Inspects construction work and ensures that all aspects of design are correctly implemented
* Monitors processes and results and ensure that they comply with relevant safety, legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
* Ability to make appropriate judgments and decisions and exercise initiative
* Assisting at the tender stage of projects
* Management of projects in compliance with Ayesa’s Integrated Management System (IMS)
What You Bring
Experience & Qualifications:
* Can effectively communicate with clients, colleagues and outside agencies and build effective working relationships and always aiming to exceeding client expectations
* Degree qualified in a relevant field and achieved/working towards chartered status
* Adheres to all Codes of Practice, Design Standards and Health and Safety Regulations
* Represent and promote Ayesa in a professional manner and develop effective working relationships with clients and potential clients
* Is committed to Continued Professional Development
* Experience in the field of geotechnical works (minimum of 2 years’ experience)
* Has proven technical knowledge of specific subject areas pertaining to geotechnical works, i.e. pile designs, retaining walls design, deep excavations, deep basements, tunneling, earthworks etc.
* Proven ability to use relevant software
* Experienced & confident with report writing and presentation skills
* Experience working on rail projects would be desirable
What’s in It for You
* Competitive Salary & Performance-Based Bonuses
* Hybrid Work Model (2–3 days from home)
* Flexible Hours 37.5 per week (Core: 10am–4pm Mon–Thu, 10am–3pm Fri)
* Professional Development and Chartership Support
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Sustainability & Innovation-Focused Culture
* Generous Annual Leave with Additional Days Based on Service
We’re Inclusive by Design
Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design and Engineering
* Industries
* Civil Engineering and Engineering Services
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