Senior Recruitment Manager - at Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd
Our client delivers innovative engineering consultancy providing engineering services across the transport sector across the UK. Their team works collaboratively to deliver high‑quality outcomes for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
About the Role: As a Geotechnical Engineer you will contribute to multi‑disciplinary rail and infrastructure projects by applying geotechnical expertise to ground investigation, risk assessment, design and reporting activities that support safe and cost‑effective engineering solutions.
Responsibilities
* Plan, supervise and interpret ground investigation works (boreholes, trial pits, in‑situ testing).
* Analyse soil and rock data to develop ground models and design parameters.
* Prepare geotechnical reports, risk assessments, and design input for foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures and ground improvement solutions.
* Liaise with clients, contractors and multi‑disciplinary design teams to integrate geotechnical solutions into wider project deliverables.
* Support project delivery including site inspections, technical coordination, and quality assurance.
* Produce technical documentation compliant with UK standards and industry practice.
* Contribute to innovation, sustainability and best practice within the firm's geotechnical work.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 1 or 2 years experience
* Degree in Geotechnical, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or related field.
* Professional experience in geotechnical engineering or ground investigation.
* Competence with industry geotechnical software and analysis methods.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑disciplinary team.
Required Skills
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
* Commitment to health, safety and quality.
* Practical mindset balancing technical deliverables with project constraints.
Preferred Skills
* Experience in infrastructure projects - transport or utilities
* Understanding of UK design standards
* Working towards or achieved chartered status.
* Competitive salary, reflective of experience and reviewed regularly
* Company pension scheme
* Hybrid and flexible working to support work-life balance
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Support toward professional development, including:
* Funded training and CPD
* Mentoring and support toward Chartership (CEng / CGeol / ICE)
* Paid professional membership fees
* Clear career progression within a growing, employee-focused consultancy
* Collaborative team environment with direct access to senior engineers
Our client is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
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