Our ability to achieve our leading edge vision is totally dependent on our people. Our focus is to develop our people and concentrate on their skills and career progression to achieve our shared vision.
To achieve the best results we must recruit the best people. But we also ensure that once our people are on board they are continually challenged and take responsibility for satisfying and developing their own ambitions.
Not only do we have a great team of people to work with, we have other benefits which make us stand out from the rest;
We are energetic and friendly – We give a damn
We are a large team, there is depth of experience in each service line
Our team structure means there is always someone who knows about the job
We roll up our sleeves and get amongst it – The Directors’ are also hands on.
We have very experienced directors and senior engineers who provide quality and consistent supervision
We are well established in the market
You are not a number – We care about our people, their careers and progression
Current Opportunities
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical design and mentorship focus
Project ownership, client collaboration, and autonomy
Competitive salary plus flexible work arrangements
About the Role
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will deliver high-quality geotechnical solutions in a responsive, collaborative, and client-centric way. You’ll work closely with a range of clients including utilities, councils, commercial and residential developers to:
Assess land stability, liquefaction, and slope failures, providing remediation solutions.
Lead foundation, retaining wall, and ground improvement design.
Oversee bulk earthworks, site development, and infrastructure geotechnics.
Review reports, provide technical feedback, and mentor junior engineers.
Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction.
Support and develop junior engineers.
Take ownership and work with a diverse range of clients on a huge variety and scale of projects, from infrastructure to commercial and residential. Your geotechnical engineering expertise will set you up for success. Don’t miss this opportunity to join Soil & Rock Consultants.
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Join an organisation that cares about its people, their careers and progression.
Flexible work arrangements.
Professional development.
Skills & Experience
Bachelor's/Master's in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology.
10 years' geotechnical engineering experience.
Ideally have broad technical experience across foundations, retaining walls, ground improvement, land and slope stability, slip remediation, and seismic assessments.
Proficiency in WALLAP, Rocscience (Slide2, Settle3, RS Pile), CAD, CPeT-iT, and CLiq software will be highly regarded.
Strong communication skills and emerging delivery management skills.
About the Employer
Soil & Rock Consultants is a well-established, highly respected geotechnical engineering firm. Our success is built on strong collaboration with depth of experience in geotechnical and geoscience. We care about our people, their careers, and progression. Our directors and senior engineers are hands-on, providing consistent supervision and guidance. With a strong market presence, we offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where everyone plays a key role in delivering quality outcomes.
How to Apply
Please apply via the Peak Recruitment website or contact Fiona Clarke on 027 688 8837 for a confidential discussion. Applications close 4 May 2025 or when the vacancy is filled so we encourage you to apply promptly. Your application will be received in confidence.
Soil & Rock Consultants has exclusively engaged Peak Recruitment to manage the recruitment of this position. Please direct all enquiries and applications to Peak Recruitment. No other agency introductions will be accepted.
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