Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Are you looking for a role that will incorporate managing a team, inputting into tendering and hands on complex design work?We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to take a leading role in the delivery of complex, high-risk ground engineering solutions on technically demanding projects. This position sits at the interface of design, construction, and commercial decision-making, offering real influence over how projects are conceived, priced, and delivered.You will be involved early in the project lifecycle, supporting tenders, developing construction-led designs, managing risk, and driving value, while remaining technically hands-on throughout delivery.Technical ResponsibilitiesLead the geotechnical and geo-structural design of both temporary and permanent works, including:Deep excavations and basement retention systemsUnderpinning, piled foundations, bearing piles, and ground improvementTemporary works, excavation sequencing, and construction methodology developmentInterpret and challenge ground investigation data; define design parameters and assumptionsProduce, review, and approve detailed calculations, reports, and specificationsEnsure compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards, CDM, and internal design assurance processesProvide responsive technical support to site teams, adapting designs to live construction conditionsManage third-party designers and check external submissions where requiredCommercial & Project ResponsibilitiesProvide commercially aware engineering input at tender stage, including:Design optioneering and risk-based solution selectionTemporary works strategies aligned with programme and costValue engineering and margin-driven design decisionsSupport pricing through construction-led design solutions and realistic buildability assumptionsIdentify, manage, and mitigate geotechnical risk to protect programme and commercial outcomesContribute to change control, technical queries, and claim support where design input is requiredBalance engineering judgement with cost, programme, and contractual constraintsAbout YouDegree qualified in Civil or Geotechnical EngineeringChartered or approaching Chartership (ICE or equivalent)Strong background in contractor-side or design-and-build environmentsDemonstrable experience delivering geotechnical designs in constrained urban sitesCommercially astute, with a clear understanding of construction cost, risk, and sequencingComfortable engaging with clients, site teams, and senior stakeholdersProactive, decisive, and confident, taking ownership of technical and commercial outcomesWhy This Role?Engineer solutions that are actually built-not just designedInfluence project strategy from tender through to deliveryWork on technically complex schemes where engineering decisions directly affect profit and riskClear progression toward Principal / Design Manager rolesCompetitive salary, performance-related bonus, pension, and flexible workingDO not hesitate to apply if you think you're right for the role... it is certainly worth a chat!Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.TPBN1_UKTJ