Geotechnical Engineer

Summary: The Geotechnical Engineer role involves working on the design of shafts, below ground storage tanks, and directional drilling in the Manchester area. The position requires delivering design outputs that meet safety and quality standards while leading and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have significant experience in geotechnical design for UK projects and a degree in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent. The role is offered on a 12-month contract basis, outside IR35, with a daily rate of £400.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver design outputs that meet all safety and quality standards.
• Prepare comprehensive design calculations and technical drawings.
• Lead, mentor, and support CAD technicians, junior designers, and graduate engineers.
• Conduct design investigations and produce detailed reports and specifications.
• Ensure all designs adhere to applicable technical, professional, and organisational standards.
• Manage and document any design changes within the project scope.
• Execute tasks following established processes and procedures.
• Provide accurate estimates for design package hours.
• Participate in and present at IDC/KM7 meetings and other design review sessions.

Key Skills:

• Significant experience in geotechnical design for UK based projects.
• Strong understanding of GI specifications and interpretive and design reports.
• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience of infrastructure projects (water, rail, nuclear, highways or energy).
• Ideally chartered, but consideration will be given to those with significant industry experience.

Salary (Rate): 400

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other