via indeed · 5 June 2026 ·8 days ago

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Balfour Beatty
Derby
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About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Geotechnical Engineer with extensive experience in rail infrastructure to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver complex geotechnical projects, providing technical excellence and innovation within the rail sector.

What you'll be doing

Lead geotechnical design and assessment projects for rail infrastructure, ensuring

compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, guiding them

through design and analysis challenges.

Specify and supervise geotechnical site investigations, ground modelling, foundation

design, and slope stability assessments.

Develop and review geotechnical design reports, risk assessments, and design

documentation.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil and structural engineers, to

integrate geotechnical solutions within rail projects.

Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, Eurocodes, and other relevant UK

geotechnical regulations.

Participate in tender preparation, project planning, and budgeting to support

business development initiatives.

Engage with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success

and alignment with strategic objectives.

Apply innovative approaches and emerging technologies in geotechnical engineering

to enhance project outcomes.

Who we're looking for

The Ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards Chartership status with a relevant institution (ICE, GeolSoc, or equivalent).

Solid experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably within the rail

infrastructure sector.

Understanding of UK railway geotechnical standards, including Network Rail

guidelines.

Proven track record of leading geotechnical projects from feasibility through to

construction.

Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, WALLAP, SLOPE/W, or

similar.

Strong problem\-solving skills and ability to make sound engineering judgments.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to

technical and non\-technical audiences.

  • Experience in business development, client engagement, and tendering processes is
desirable.

Job Reference: BBUK18070

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