Geotechnical Engineer – Water Sector

Overview

In this role you will support the delivery of UK infrastructure programs with a primary focus on the water sector. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide expert geotechnical guidance to contractors, driving high-quality, nature-positive solutions. You will perform site characterization, interpretative reporting, and engineering analyses to manage ground risk and enable actionable design decisions. This is a growing team role with clear career progression within AMP8 and broader infrastructure projects. You will work in a flexible setup across Warrington, Exeter, or Bristol, contributing to sustainable community outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of UK infrastructure programs with emphasis on the water sector
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams
• Provide expert geotechnical advice to contractors
• Carry out site characterization activities including data collection and desk studies
• Prepare interpretative geotechnical reports for ground investigations
• Perform engineering analyses using industry software and standards

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or related subject
• Chartered member or actively working towards chartership with ICE or Geological Society
• Solid foundation in site characterization, technical reporting, and engineering analysis

• collaborative teamwork
• strong communication
• critical thinking and problem-solving
• site characterization and desk studies
• interpretative geotechnical reporting
• engineering analysis of geotechnical structures

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