About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated Geotechnical Engineer with experience in rail
infrastructure to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to
complex geotechnical projects, providing technical support and innovation within the rail sector.
What you'll be doing
Support geotechnical design and assessment projects for rail infrastructure, ensuring
compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Assist senior engineers through design and analysis activities.
Contribute to the specification and supervision of geotechnical site investigations, ground modelling, foundation design, and slope stability assessments.
Prepare and assist in the review of geotechnical design reports, risk assessments, and
design documentation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil and structural engineers, to
integrate geotechnical solutions within rail projects.
Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, Eurocodes, and other relevant UK
geotechnical regulations.
Apply innovative approaches and emerging technologies in geotechnical engineering to
enhance project outcomes.
Who we're looking for
Ideally working towards chartership with a relevant institution (ICE, GeolSoc, or equivalent).
Experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably within the rail infrastructure sector.
Understanding of UK railway geotechnical standards, including Network Rail guidelines.
Experience contributing to geotechnical projects from feasibility through to construction.
Familiarity with geotechnical software such as GEO5, PLAXIS, WALLAP, SLOPE/W, or
similar.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound engineering judgments.
Good communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to a range of
audiences.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK's rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.
From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:
Job Reference: BBUK17609