Geotechnical Engineer in London

Geotechnical Engineer

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  • London
  • £38000 - £50000/annum
  • Engineering
  • Permanent
Date posted: 14/10/2026 15:18:56

Description

We are growing our geotechnical team and need an engineer to design foundations and manage ground investigations.

What you will do

  • Plan and supervise ground investigations, including boreholes, trial pits and lab testing
  • Interpret ground data and write Ground Investigation and Geotechnical Design Reports
  • Design foundations, retaining walls, slopes and earthworks to Eurocode 7
  • Carry out analyses for settlement, bearing capacity and slope stability
  • Advise clients, designers and contractors on ground risks
  • Support site work during construction

What you need

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related subject; an MSc in geotechnics is an advantage
  • 3+ years in geotechnical design or ground investigation
  • Good knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK ground investigation practice
  • Experience with analysis software such as Plaxis, Slope/W or Oasys
  • Full UK driving licence and a CSCS card, or able to get one

Nice to have

  • Contaminated land assessment experience
  • Infrastructure experience (highways, rail or flood defence)
  • Chartered status (CEng) with ICE or the Geological Society, or working towards it

Job Details

Location London
Job Type Permanent
Language English
Salary £38000 - £50000/annum
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