Senior Geotechnical Engineer
6 days ago
Edinburgh
🪨 Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Edinburgh 📍 Edinburgh (Hybrid – 2/3 days office) 💰 £50,000 – £60,000 + Benefits + Progression 🤝 Confidential consultancy | Energy, Transport, Residential, Commercial 🌍 About the Role I’m recruiting a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a collaborative team delivering varied projects across energy, transportation, industrial, retail, residential, and commercial sectors. You’ll take ownership of analysis and design packages, guide junior engineers, and play a visible role in bids and client meetings. Clear routes exist for progression for engineers who are chartered and keen to keep growing. 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Interpret and synthesise ground investigation data to develop robust ground models and design parameters., • Deliver geotechnical analyses and design: pile design, settlement assessment, slope stability, retaining structures, and foundation solutions., • Review modelling outputs and challenge assumptions to drive quality and risk reduction., • Prepare technical notes, reports, and specs, and contribute to scopes and fee proposals., • Mentor graduates/juniors and support knowledge sharing across the team., • Support bids and business development, attending client and design meetings as required. 💡 About You • Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (MSc advantageous)., • Chartered with ICE or Geological Society (or equivalent)., • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to programme/budget., • Hands-on with relevant software: e.g. HoleBASE, SLIDE, Settle3D, WALLAP, or equivalents; confident with codes and standards., • Clear communicator who collaborates well across disciplines; clean driving licence preferred. 🎁 What’s on Offer • £50,000 – £60,000 DOE + comprehensive benefits package., • Hybrid working, tailored CPD, and professional fees paid., • Pension, healthcare options, bonus potential, and 33 days’ typical holiday (incl. BH) as a guide., • Structured career pathways with scope to step into Principal and beyond. 🚀 Interested? Let’s Talk If you’re ready to bring your geotechnical expertise to a team where you can own deliverables, mentor others, and progress your career, get in touch for a confidential chat. 📞 Sam Wakley Recruitment Consultant – Built Environment 📧 🤝 Anderselite | Connecting People with Purpose