Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Company Description
Are you ready to work on some of the world’s most exciting engineering projects?
Rendel, part of the Ingérop Group, is a leading international, multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy. Headquartered in London with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, and Sydney, we’ve been shaping the world since 1838 — making us one of the UK’s oldest civil engineering consultants.
We’re involved in major projects across the globe, with current work spanning High Speed Rail, Nuclear Power, Highways, Ports, and more. From tunnels to bridges, from geotechnics to rail, we bring our expertise to solve complex engineering challenges for our key clients.
We’re now looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our collaborative and high\-performing team in London.
Job Description
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll play a key role in delivering innovative geotechnical solutions on large\-scale UK and international projects. Responsibilities include:
- Managing multidisciplinary assignments with technical, commercial, and financial oversight
- Producing and overseeing technical delivery of detailed design, design checks, and advanced analysis including FEM (e.g. PLAXIS, Z\-soil)
- Mentoring junior engineers and supporting their Chartership journey
- Supporting business development by contributing to proposals and developing client relationships
- Driving excellence and consistency across our technical outputs
- Working closely with other disciplines in a collaborative, cross\-functional environment
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings technical experience and ideally, you’ll have:
- A degree in civil engineering plus a postgraduate qualification in geotechnics or engineering geology
- Chartered status
- Experience on major infrastructure, transportation or energy projects, both in the UK and internationally
- Strong experience in geotechnical and engineering geological processes and design, with expertise in interpreting complex data, advanced numerical modelling, and practical design; delivery to construction
- Strong hands\-on design capability in areas such as deep foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, soil and rock slope stability, and seismic analysis
- Proficiency with geotechnical software (e.g., 2D and 3D PLAXIS, WALLAP, SlopeW, LPile, gINT)
- A collaborative approach, with a focus on successful delivery for our clients and a desire to support others’ growth
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive salary and benefits package (pension, profit share, medical insurance, etc.)
- Hybrid working options for better work\-life balance
- Supportive team environment with a strong focus on wellbeing
- Ongoing training, CPD, and career development
- Opportunities to work on technically challenging projects across the UK and globally
- A vibrant Sports \& Social Club that organises events, games, entertainment, and recreational activities to promote camaraderie and fun outside of work
- Paid volunteer days, French lessons, and more!
At Rendel, we’re proud of our heritage, excited about the future, and committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Ready to take your next step and make a global impact?
Apply now and let’s build something remarkable together.
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