Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

Join EDF to shape geotechnical solutions for Sizewell C, part of a major UK low-carbon infrastructure programme. You will work within the civil discipline to support excavation, foundations and backfilling that enable safe construction of new nuclear infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to review technical deliverables and manage geotechnical risks, contributing to a landmark transition to an electric Britain. The role blends field insight with engineering reviews, offering impact across a high-profile project and an inclusive, flexible work culture.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• annual bonus potential
• market-leading pension scheme
• electric vehicle leasing
• discounted gym membership
• life assurance

Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical activities across the Sizewell C programme
• Assist with excavation, foundation and backfilling works
• Review technical documentation, specifications and deliverables
• Contribute to the Main Excavation Backfill scope and related construction activities
• Support technical discussions and multidisciplinary engineering reviews
• Identify and manage geotechnical risks throughout project delivery
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to support safe construction outcomes

Key requirements

• Experience in civil or geotechnical engineering on complex infrastructure projects
• Experience supporting excavation, earthworks, foundation or backfilling activities
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles in construction
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to review technical information and contribute to solutions

• collaborative
• communication
• problem-solving
• geotechnical engineering
• construction project applications
• technical documentation review

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