Geotechnical Design Engineer
Birmingham
£35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
A well-established, design-led geotechnical consultancy in Birmingham is looking to appoint a Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys the technical side of geotechnics and wants to focus on analysis, calculations and detailed design rather than purely site supervision. You will be joining a respected team delivering high-quality foundation and retaining structure designs across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects throughout the Midlands and across the UK.
The role offers a strong mix of technical responsibility, collaboration with structural and civil teams, and genuine progression within a supportive consultancy environment.
The Role:
Producing detailed geotechnical designs including shallow and deep foundations
Retaining wall design (RC, sheet pile, embedded walls)
Slope stability and earthworks assessments
Bearing capacity and settlement analysis
Pile design and interpretation of pile testing data
Reviewing ground investigation reports and deriving design parameters
Liaising with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams
Supporting junior engineers where appropriate
Requirements:
Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline
3+ years' experience within a geotechnical consultancy
Strong understanding of Eurocode 7
Experience using design software such as GeoStudio, WALLAP, Oasys or similar
Confident producing clear, technically accurate design reports
Working towards Chartership (ICE or similar)
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary
Hybrid working options
Clear pathway towards Senior/Principal level
Support with Chartership
Exposure to a wide variety of technically challenging projects
This is a great opportunity for a Geotechnical Design Engineer in Birmingham who wants to develop their technical expertise within a consultancy that genuinely values quality engineering and long-term progression