Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist
BakerHicks
| Company | BakerHicks |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Motherwell |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Are you a Geotechnical Engineer who enjoys taking projects from the ground up, literally? Do you want exposure to a wide range of sectors, real design responsibility, and the opportunity to develop your technical capability towards chartership?
We’re looking for a motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering high‑quality geotechnical design solutions across major infrastructure and building projects.
The Role
As a Geotechnical Engineer, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of projects, from early concept design through to construction support. You’ll produce robust geotechnical designs and specifications, contribute to ground models, and work closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines. Projects span a diverse portfolio including rail, highways, power, aviation, defence, public sector and life sciences, offering genuine variety and technical challenge.
You’ll also gain hands‑on experience supervising ground investigations and supporting construction activities, giving you valuable site exposure alongside your design work.
What You’ll Be Doing
Delivering geotechnical design and specification packages for a wide range of projects
Working on foundations, retaining structures, earthworks and ground improvement solutions
Developing ground models and deriving characteristic parameters
Preparing desk studies, ground investigation specifications and technical reports
Supervising site investigations and supporting construction works
Working to current Eurocodes, British Standards and CDM regulations
Collaborating within a fully integrated, multi‑disciplinary design team
Keeping up to date with industry trends, design techniques and best practice
What We’re Looking For
A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (or equivalent)
Post graduate experience gained in an engineering consultancy environment at graduate or engineer level a must, this is not a graduate role, experience is required
A strong understanding of soil mechanics and ground engineering principles
Exposure to geotechnical design including shallow and piled foundations, retaining walls and earthworks
Working knowledge of Eurocode 7, relevant British Standards and CDM requirements
Site experience supervising ground investigations or construction activities
Actively working towards chartered status with ICE, the Geological Society or similar
Drivers licence and ability to travel to sites
Willing and able to obtain Security Clearance
Desirable
Experience using geotechnical design software, ideally GEO5
Project experience within sectors such as rail, highways, power, aviation or public sector
Why Join Us?
Work on technically varied, real‑world projects across multiple sectors
Gain end‑to‑end project exposure, from design through to site delivery
Clear support towards chartership and professional development
Be part of a collaborative team where your technical input genuinely matters
If you’re looking to build your geotechnical career with meaningful responsibility, diverse projects and strong technical development, we’d love to hear from you.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.
In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.
Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: ( National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK )
About BakerHicks
We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 lo
995,367 openings. Erioun finds yours.Scored against your own profile, every hour.Try the radar →