A leading specialist geotechnical contractor is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support tender and contract design across a wide range of piling and ground improvement schemes. This is a technical leadership role suited to a geotechnical professional with a strong analytical mindset, a collaborative approach, and a desire to mentor others while contributing to major infrastructure and residential projects.\n\nThis is a flexible location role with regular travel to the North West office when required.\n\nSenior Geotechnical Engineer Job Overview\n\nDeliver high-quality designs for piled foundations, retaining walls, and ground improvement schemes using software such as Wallap, Plaxis 2D, and Oasys.\nUndertake advanced geotechnical analysis, including settlement modelling and soil-structure interaction.\nReview geotechnical site investigation data and convert it into safe, sustainable, and cost-efficient design solutions.\nLead and manage the design elements of multiple projects, ensuring alignment with Eurocode/BS standards and client specifications.\nProduce clear and comprehensive design reports and ensure designs are implemented effectively on site\nAct as a senior technical reference point, supporting junior engineers and contributing to the wider technical knowledge base.\nLiaise with operations teams and clients to ensure design compliance and assist in resolving site issues or NCRs.\nContribute to continuous improvement of in-house design tools, procedures, and innovation initiatives.\nStay up to date with the latest technical standards, research developments, and software tools relevant to the discipline. \n\nSenior Geotechnical Engineer Job Requirements\n\nDegree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geotechnics or similar (MSc or Chartered status desirable).\nProven experience delivering designs for piling, ground improvement, or deep foundations.\nCompetency with industry-standard geotechnical software and an understanding of relevant codes (Eurocode/BS).\nStrong problem-solving ability, with excellent attention to detail and technical documentation.\nComfortable mentoring junior engineers and leading complex design projects.\nFull UK driving licence required due to occasional travel between regional sites.

\n\nSenior Geotechnical Engineer Salary & Benefits\n\nCompetitive Salary\nCompany Car\nCompany Pension Scheme - 6% from employer\nPrivate healthcare and Bupa dental cover and Company sick pay\nLife assurance (4x salary)\n25 days holiday + BH + Annual Christmas shutdown\nStrong career development support and progression opportunitiesBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.\n\nWe are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for