Are you looking for a role that will incorporate managing a team, inputting into tendering and hands on complex design work?
We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to take a leading role in the delivery of complex, high‑risk ground engineering solutions on technically demanding projects. This position sits at the interface of design, construction, and commercial decision‑making, offering real influence over how projects are conceived, priced, and delivered.
You will be involved early in the project lifecycle, supporting tenders, developing construction‑led designs, managing risk, and driving value, while remaining technically hands‑on throughout delivery.
Technical Responsibilities
Lead the geotechnical and geo‑structural design of both temporary and permanent works, including:
Deep excavations and basement retention systems
Underpinning, piled foundations, bearing piles, and ground improvement
Temporary works, excavation sequencing, and construction methodology development
Interpret and challenge ground investigation data; define design parameters and assumptions
Produce, review, and approve detailed calculations, reports, and specifications
Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards, CDM, and internal design assurance processes
Provide responsive technical support to site teams, adapting designs to live construction conditions
Manage third‑party designers and check external submissions where required
Commercial & Project Responsibilities
Provide commercially aware engineering input at tender stage, including:
Design optioneering and risk‑based solution selection
Temporary works strategies aligned with programme and cost
Value engineering and margin‑driven design decisions
Support pricing through construction‑led design solutions and realistic buildability assumptions
Identify, manage, and mitigate geotechnical risk to protect programme and commercial outcomes
Contribute to change control, technical queries, and claim support where design input is required
Balance engineering judgement with cost, programme, and contractual constraintsAbout You
Degree qualified in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
Chartered or approaching Chartership (ICE or equivalent)
Strong background in contractor‑side or design‑and‑build environments
Demonstrable experience delivering geotechnical designs in constrained urban sites
Commercially astute, with a clear understanding of construction cost, risk, and sequencing
Comfortable engaging with clients, site teams, and senior stakeholders
Proactive, decisive, and confident, taking ownership of technical and commercial outcomesWhy This Role?
Engineer solutions that are actually built-not just designed
Influence project strategy from tender through to delivery
Work on technically complex schemes where engineering decisions directly affect profit and risk
Clear progression toward Principal / Design Manager roles
Competitive salary, performance‑related bonus, pension, and flexible workingDO not hesitate to apply if you think you're right for the role... it is certainly worth a chat!
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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