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Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy delivering high-quality geotechnical, civil, and structural solutions across the UK.Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application. They work on a diverse range of projects across infrastructure, transport, energy, and the built environment, offering exposure to technically challenging work. Known for their collaborative approach, they partner closely with clients and contractors to deliver practical and effective solutions. The company provides a stable and supportive environment, with a strong focus on quality, teamwork, and successful project delivery.Due to an increase in workload our clients is seeking a Geotechnical Designer to join a respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy supporting major UK infrastructure and civil engineering projects. This is a technically focused design role, working at the interface between geotechnical analysis, engineering design and construction delivery. You will play a key part in producing robust, buildable geotechnical designs and high-quality technical outputs for a range of challenging ground engineering schemes.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and produce geotechnical designs for foundations, retaining structures, slopes, embankments and temporary works.Undertake geotechnical analysis and calculations to support detailed design and construction.Prepare technical drawings, sketches and design deliverables in collaboration with engineering teams.Interpret ground investigation data to inform design solutions and reduce project risk.Work closely with civil, structural and temporary works engineers to integrate geotechnical design into multidisciplinary projects.Support the preparation of design reports, technical notes and calculations.Assist with constructability reviews and provide design input during construction stages.Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards, codes and industry best practice. Technical Skills and Software Experience The ideal candidate will have experience using some of the following:Geotechnical analysis and design software, such as:PLAXIS (2D/3D)Slope/W (GeoStudio)WALLAP / FREWGGU (Retain, Stability, Settle)Oasys Suite (Slope, Adsec, Wallap or similar)Engineering and design tools, including:AutoCAD or Civil 3D for geotechnical detailingExcel for calculations and technical spreadsheetsGIS software (e.g., ArcGIS or QGIS) for ground data interpretation (desirable)Strong understanding of:UK ground conditions and engineering geologySoil mechanics and geotechnical design principlesEurocodes and relevant British Standards (e.g., BS 8002, BS EN 1997)Ground investigation data interpretation and its application to designExperience and QualificationsDegree (BSc or MSc) in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline.3 years experience in a geotechnical design role within consultancy or contracting.Proven experience producing geotechnical calculations and design outputs.Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. xjdpvnf Strong technical writing and communication skills.BenefitsCompetitive salaryCompany pension schemeFlexible and hybrid working options (role dependent)Support towards Chartership (ICE/IStructE)Ongoing technical training and developmentOpportunity to work on complex, high-profile infrastructure projectsCollaborative and supportive team environment