Geotechnical Consultant

Overview

In this role you apply geotechnical design and numerical modelling to support UK infrastructure and civil projects. You will work within a London-based geotechnical team, collaborating with senior engineers to interpret ground data, develop design solutions, and deliver technical reports. You’ll handle PLAXIS 2D/3D modelling, ground investigations, and earthworks tasks, tackling ground movement, settlement, and soil–structure interaction. This position offers growth through hands-on project delivery and practical engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Geotechnical design calculations and assessments for foundations, retaining structures, excavations, slopes and earthworks
• Develop and run numerical modelling using PLAXIS 2D/3D with appropriate soil models, ground conditions, construction stages and loading scenarios
• Interpret modelling outputs (ground movements, settlements, stresses, structural forces, factors of safety) and develop design recommendations
• Prepare calculation notes, modelling summaries and technical design reports
• Review ground investigation data (borehole logs, lab tests, in-situ results) and assist in parameter selection and GIRs/GDRs
• Support earthworks design, slope stability, settlement assessments and ground improvement solutions
• Prepare earthworks specifications and technical documents
• Conduct site attendance, provide on-site geotechnical support, supervise or monitor investigations, and liaise with contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Review site investigations and construction observations; prepare site inspection records and technical notes

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or closely related discipline
• Typically 2–5 years of relevant geotechnical experience
• Basic experience using PLAXIS 2D and/or PLAXIS 3D for geotechnical modelling
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics and soil parameter interpretation
• Experience in geotechnical design calculations and technical reporting
• Familiarity with UK geotechnical design standards, including Eurocode 7
• Experience on UK geotechnical or civil projects
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to undertake occasional site visits
• Experience preparing GI specifications, interpretative reports or geotechnical design reports

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Collaborative teamwork
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• PLAXIS 2D/3D
• Ground investigation interpretation
• Soil parameter interpretation

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