Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Arcadis, you will lead geotechnical design and ground investigations for high-profile UK infrastructure projects. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver technical reports, ensure deliverable quality, and support project commercial aspects. This role offers growth through hands-on delivery, mentoring, and collaboration with senior professionals. You will contribute to sustainable outcomes and complex geotechnical decisions, with opportunities to influence project success and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of engineering solutions
• Independently drive routine and non-routine projects with technical guidance
• Manage resources across single or multiple projects
• Resolve technical issues and collaborate with other design disciplines
• Provide input and champion quality and innovation
• Ensure deliverables meet project requirements (drawings, reports, specifications)
• Oversee commercial aspects (contract, invoicing, debt management, client management)
• Build relationships with Project Director/Manager and Client
• Check geotechnical calculations and project documentation for standards and client requirements
• Develop yourself and team members; promote health and safety culture
• Perform other duties as required by line manager and Team Leader

Key requirements

• BEng in Civil Engineering with geotechnical bias; or BSc/BEng in Geoscience related degree
• MSc/MEng in Geotechnical Engineering or similar
• Chartered Engineer or imminently due for Professional Review
• Strong foundations design experience (shallow/deep), retaining walls, slope stability
• Experience with ground investigation design and implementation
• Proficiency with geotechnical design tools (OpenGround required; Leapfrog desirable)
• Experience with routine geotechnical data management applications (OpenGround required; Leapfrog desirable)
• Ability to check deliverables and communicate technically in writing and verbally
• Team leadership, mentoring, and client-facing capabilities
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and hold a valid driving licence

• Good written communication
• Good verbal communication and motivational skills
• Team player and self-starter
• Oasys suite (PDISP, XDISP, GRETA, PILE, FREW, ALP)
• WALLAP
• REPUTE

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