Geotechnical Engineer

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Responsibilities

  • Delivering comprehensive geotechnical design and specification packages from concept through to completion
  • Ground modelling and derivation of characteristic geotechnical parameters
  • Preparing desk studies, GI specifications, and interpretive reports
  • Designing shallow and piled foundations, retaining structures, soil nails, and earthworks
  • Addressing complex ground issues: soft ground, slope failure, mine workings, marginal materials
  • Supervising ground investigations and providing site-based support when needed
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary design teams across sectors
  • Representing BakerHicks in client meetings and design discussions
  • Ensuring designs meet current codes including EC7, BS, CDM, and H&S standards

Qualifications

  • A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (or equivalent)
  • Working towards chartership (ICE, GeolSoc, IMMM) - MSc or PhD a bonus
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Design consultancy experience is essential
  • Proven geotechnical design experience: foundations, walls, earthworks, slope stability, etc.
  • Practical knowledge of UK ground conditions and investigation practices
  • Proficient with geotechnical design software (GEO5 experience desirable)
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • A collaborative, solution-focused mindset
  • PTS certification is desirable, but not essential
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for short-term UK site work

About BakerHicks

BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ( )

About BakerHicksWe've been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: .BakerHicks. A company.

Benefits

  • Company car or cash allowance
  • Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
  • Life assurance scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
  • Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
  • Flexible/hybrid working
  • Family friendly policies
  • Employee assistance
  • Professional development
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Location:
Salford, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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