Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Share With Salary: £65853 - £74474 per annum Sector: Rail Job Type: Perm Region: West Midlands Location: Birmingham Ref : VR/45848/DC Post Date: 18-09-2026 05:12 PM Apply Job Alert Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Birmingham/Hybrid - £65,853–£74,474 + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the largest infrastructure projects in a generation. We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across the programme and supply chain. You will act as a Geotechnical Subject Matter Expert, providing technical advice and assurance across the project. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing geotechnical leadership and technical support across the programme.
• Undertaking technical assurance of design and construction activities.
• Responding to RFIs, Technical Queries and Departures.
• Contributing to the development and review of technical standards and specifications.
• Supporting ground investigation, foundations, earthworks and geotechnical engineering activities.
• Identifying technical issues and root causes and providing effective solutions.
• Working closely with delivery teams, designers, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent approach. You Will Have
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or a related discipline, with Chartered status/professional membership or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of ground investigation, foundations, earthworks and geotechnical design and construction.
• Experience applying technical standards and undertaking technical assurance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience analysing data and reporting findings to support decision-making.
• Understanding of NEC3 contracts, commercial, risk and interface management. Apply Job Alert