- Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Job Title: Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer
Location: [Insert Location]
Sector: Water & Rail Infrastructure
Type: [Permanent / Contract]
Salary: [Insert Salary Range]
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team and help deliver outstanding design solutions for critical infrastructure projects across the water and rail sectors.
In this role, you'll take technical ownership of design packages, mentor junior staff, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and cost-effective designs.
Key Responsibilities
Produce geotechnical and civil engineering design deliverables, including calculations, reports, and drawings.
Lead the preparation of ground investigation (GI) specifications, interpretive reports, and design documentation.
Ensure designs comply with all applicable technical standards, industry regulations, and internal quality processes.
Support and mentor CAD technicians, graduates, and junior engineers.
Participate in design reviews, Interdisciplinary Checks (IDC), and HAZOP/HAZID meetings (KM7).
Estimate resource requirements for project tasks and monitor delivery progress.
Manage and record project design changes in accordance with governance procedures.
Required Qualifications & Experience<#####
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- Strong knowledge of geotechnical principles, site investigations, and reporti#####/p>
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Registered with a professional institution and actively working towards#####rtership.
Previous experience in regulated infrastructure environments (e.g., rail, utilities, highways, nuclear, oil#####p; gas).
10 years of experience in geotechnical and/or civil engineering design.<#####/li>
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Preferred Qualificatio#####amp; Experi#####
Chartered Engineer#####tus (CEng o#####uivalent).
Experience in both geotechnical and civil design a#####s multidisc#####nary projects.
Familiarity with engineering drawing#####ctices and digital design tools.
Experience in the water or sectors.
Awareness of construction methods, materials, and ground investigation procedures.
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Strong te#####cal knowledge and attention to detail.
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Ability t#####rk independ#####y and as part of a multi-disciplin#####team.
Why Joi#####?
Su#####tive, people-first culture focu#####on growth a#####evelopment.
Opportunities for career ad#####ement and C#####ership support.
Flexible working options and competitive compensation package.