🪨 Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Edinburgh
📍 Edinburgh (Hybrid – 2/3 days office)
💰 £50,000 – £60,000 + Benefits + Progression
🤝 Confidential consultancy | Energy, Transport, Residential, Commercial
🌍 About the Role
I’m recruiting a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a collaborative team delivering varied projects across energy, transportation, industrial, retail, residential, and commercial sectors. You’ll take ownership of analysis and design packages, guide junior engineers, and play a visible role in bids and client meetings. Clear routes exist for progression for engineers who are chartered and keen to keep growing.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
* Interpret and synthesise ground investigation data to develop robust ground models and design parameters.
* Deliver geotechnical analyses and design: pile design, settlement assessment, slope stability, retaining structures, and foundation solutions.
* Review modelling outputs and challenge assumptions to drive quality and risk reduction.
* Prepare technical notes, reports, and specs, and contribute to scopes and fee proposals.
* Mentor graduates/juniors and support knowledge sharing across the team.
* Support bids and business development, attending client and design meetings as required.
💡 About You
* Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (MSc advantageous).
* Chartered with ICE or Geological Society (or equivalent).
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to programme/budget.
* Hands-on with relevant software: e.g. HoleBASE, SLIDE, Settle3D, WALLAP, or equivalents; confident with codes and standards.
* Clear communicator who collaborates well across disciplines; clean driving licence preferred.
🎁 What’s on Offer
* £50,000 – £60,000 DOE + comprehensive benefits package.
* Hybrid working, tailored CPD, and professional fees paid.
* Pension, healthcare options, bonus potential, and 33 days’ typical holiday (incl. BH) as a guide.
* Structured career pathways with scope to step into Principal and beyond.
🚀 Interested? Let’s Talk
If you’re ready to bring your geotechnical expertise to a team where you can own deliverables, mentor others, and progress your career, get in touch for a confidential chat.
📞 Sam Wakley
Recruitment Consultant – Built Environment
📧 samuel.wakley@anderselite.com
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